Sephora Store Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
$86,000–105,300/year
Posted
Jun 4, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Sephora Store Manager at Natomas Marketplace, Sacramento, CA. Lead retail operations, develop teams, and drive client experiences in this full-time leadership role. $86K–$105.3K.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead all daily store operations to deliver seamless, elevated client experiences and drive sales and profitability in a high-volume retail setting
  • Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse team, fostering accountability, growth, and consistent performance against ambitious targets
  • Attract, recruit, and onboard exceptional talent who embody Sephora's values and commitment to signature service delivery
  • Conduct impactful performance appraisals and provide real-time, actionable feedback and mentorship to support team members' career development
  • Champion continuous learning through thoughtful coaching, open dialogue, and resource provision to enable team members to reach their highest potential
  • Ensure exceptional client satisfaction by resolving concerns skillfully and actively driving engagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences
  • Maintain visual inspiration and immaculate store environments while ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and brand guidelines
  • Optimize inventory and staffing resources while swiftly adapting to shifting priorities and opportunities within the dynamic retail landscape

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success leading high-volume, complex retail or hospitality environments
  • Proven ability to set strategic direction, champion store culture, and execute business plans to achieve ambitious targets
  • Strong talent recruitment, inspiration, and development capabilities with ability to foster collaborative, energetic atmospheres
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; skilled at building trust, managing conflict, and facilitating complex discussions
  • Passion for empowering teams through mentorship, coaching, and fostering accountability
  • Client-centric mindset with proven ability to create personalized, memorable experiences for lasting loyalty
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend and stretch to stock shelves, stand and walk sales floors for entire shifts
  • Ability to work in fragrance-filled environments and handle and apply products to clients

Skills

Store operations management Team leadership and development Performance management Talent recruitment and onboarding Client experience optimization Inventory management Retail sales management Conflict resolution Strategic planning Loyalty program management

Experience

Demonstrated success in high-volume, complex retail or hospitality environments with evidence of setting strategic direction, championing store culture, driving overall store results, and executing business plans to achieve ambitious targets.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Sacramento, California, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 86,000 to USD 105,300 per annum.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% employer match, FSA and HSA programs, Student Debt Retirement plan, vacation paid time off, sick paid time off, protected leave, tuition reimbursement, leadership development programs, 30% merchandise discount, free product opportunities, LVMH brand flash sale discounts, free mental health coaching (Modern Health), financial coaching (Financial Finesse), volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Sephora

Sephora Store Manager

Sacramento, USA

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