Sephora Store Specialist
Sephora — Store Specialist (Temporary) in Verona Mazzini: lead product categories, coach the team and drive store KPIs.
Overview
Sephora is a leading global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH Group. The brand operates an omnichannel network of stores and digital platforms, curating a diverse portfolio of international and own-label beauty brands. Sephora is recognised for its inclusive positioning, fast-paced retail innovation and emphasis on employee development within a luxury retail context.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the sales floor for one or more core product categories (makeup, skincare, fragrance, Sephora Collection), ensuring visual merchandising and stock availability align with brand standards.
- Act as a communication bridge between the Store Manager and Beauty Advisor team, translating commercial and HR priorities into daily actions.
- Support store management in the execution of commercial and HR strategy, including planning promotions, events, new product launches and CRM activities.
- Monitor, analyse and report on team KPIs and daily results; motivate and coach the team to achieve commercial targets.
- Coordinate stockroom operations, oversee replenishment cycles and maintain optimal inventory levels in line with merchandising strategy.
- Apply and enforce company procedures and commercial policies (pricing, safety, regulatory compliance).
- Onboard and train new hires; guide individual development plans in collaboration with managers.
- Foster positive internal relationships and a collaborative team culture that recognises and credits individual and group achievements.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–4 years' experience in supervisory or assistant manager roles within retail, ideally in beauty or fast-paced multinational environments.
- Proven track record in team management, coaching and driving sales performance.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in monitoring KPIs, budget awareness and daily reporting.
- Demonstrated organisational capability to coordinate promotions, events and product launches.
- Adaptable, resilient and able to perform in a dynamic retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–4 years in supervisory or assistant-manager roles within retail or beauty environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary education in business, retail management or cosmetics/beauty disciplines is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Verona, Veneto, Italy. Cerulean lists 5 open roles in Verona, including 1 posted recently. The broader Veneto area accounts for 233 active listings on Cerulean, 6 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.306 open positions, with 32 posted this week.
Benefits
Competitive tailored welfare offers; complimentary Sephora product gifts; employee discounts on Sephora and LVMH products.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, diverse and empowering workplace where authenticity and learning are encouraged. The company prioritises professional development, collaborative team dynamics and initiatives that connect employees to social and environmental impact activities.
About Cerulean
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