- Location
- 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd (View map)Savannah, GA 31322USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $78,200–95,750/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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 seeks a Store Manager for its Savannah Tanger location to lead daily operations, develop the team, drive sales and profitability, and deliver an elevated client experience. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site salaried role requiring evening, weekend, and holiday availability; the annual base salary range is $78,200–$95,750, with actual pay depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, credentials, business factors, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for bonuses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily store operations to deliver an elevated client experience and drive sales and profitability in a high-volume environment.
- Lead, coach, inspire, and develop a diverse team, fostering growth, accountability, and achievement of performance goals.
- Attract, recruit, and onboard talent to build an inclusive team that reflects Sephora’s values and delivers its signature service.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide timely, actionable feedback and mentorship to support team members’ development and engagement.
- Promote continuous learning through coaching, open dialogue, and resources that help associates and leaders reach their potential.
- Deliver outstanding service, resolve client concerns, and drive engagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences.
- Maintain an immaculate, visually inspiring store and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
- Optimize inventory and staffing resources, adapting to shifting priorities and opportunities.
- Set strategic direction, champion store culture, drive overall store results, and execute business plans to achieve targets.
- Build trust, clarity, and enthusiasm with store teams and senior leadership; manage conflict, facilitate complex discussions, and ensure alignment.
- Balance store operations with business growth while creating personalized client experiences that build loyalty and satisfaction.
- Work on site and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend and stretch to stock shelves; stand and walk the sales floor for the entire shift; work in a fragrance-filled environment; and handle and apply products to clients, with or without accommodation.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success as a Store Manager in high-volume, complex retail or hospitality environments.
- Ability to set strategic direction, champion store culture, drive store results, and execute business plans to achieve ambitious targets.
- Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop talent, fostering an energetic, collaborative atmosphere that delivers results.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage conflict, facilitate complex discussions, and ensure alignment.
- Passion for developing others through mentorship, real-time coaching, feedback, and a culture of learning and accountability.
- Experience creating personalized, memorable client experiences that support lasting loyalty and satisfaction while balancing operations with business growth.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated Store Manager success in high-volume, complex retail or hospitality environments.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 78,200 to USD 95,750 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; a student debt retirement plan with qualifying loan payments eligible for the 401(k) match; paid vacation and sick leave; protected leave; training; tuition reimbursement; leadership development; a 30% discount on merchandise and services; complimentary products; flash-sale discounts on LVMH brand products; free mental health and financial coaching through Modern Health and Financial Finesse, available 24/7; and volunteer and donation matching. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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