Interim Lead

sephora.com; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Competitive benefits program

Learning and development initiatives

Job summary

Sephora Canada is seeking an Interim Lead for the ON-Pen Centre store to drive store success through coaching and leading a high-performing team. You will elevate client experiences, coach for growth, and empower staff to meet and exceed sales goals in a dynamic retail environment.

You will champion product knowledge, lead onboarding and training, oversee daily operations, and ensure inclusive, compliant store standards while maintaining a safe and engaging shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a retail, hospitality, or service environment.
• Proven ability to coach and inspire teams to achieve goals.
• Strong sales and client service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire Coach and empower team members to deliver exceptional client service and achieve sales goals
• Drive performance Contribute to overall store success through strong client engagement, expert product knowledge, and personalized recommendations
• Coach for growth Contribute to the ongoing success of your team by providing ongoing feedback and development to elevate team performance
• Train and developSupport onboarding and continuous learning in service excellence, loyalty programs, product expertise, and brand initiatives
• Execute daily operations Assist with inventory, visual merchandising, and maintaining store standards
• Foster inclusivity and teamworkHelp promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
• Uphold Sephora standards Follow company policies and help create a safe and enjoyable shopping experience
• Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/hours
• Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
• Punctuality and consistent attendance

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales

Client service

Communication

Job description

Job ID: 294571

Store Name/Number: ON-Pen Centre (0842)

Address: 221 Glendale Ave Space 77 & 78, Saint Catharines, ON L2T 2K9, Canada (CA)

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Position Type: Regular

Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing, open vacancy

Your Role at Sephora

As an Interim Lead, you'll harness your love for beauty and become the leader you are meant to be. You'll be a key driver of store success- leading by example to inspire your team, elevate client experiences, and exceed goals. Through coaching, collaboration, and a passion for beauty, you'll help create a high-performing, inclusive environment where everyone thrives. If you're a natural leader with a client-first mindset, this is your moment to Belong to Something Beautiful.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire Coach and empower team members to deliver exceptional client service and achieve sales goals
• Drive performance Contribute to overall store success through strong client engagement, expert product knowledge, and personalized recommendations
• Coach for growth Contribute to the ongoing success of your team by providing ongoing feedback and development to elevate team performance
• Train and developSupport onboarding and continuous learning in service excellence, loyalty programs, product expertise, and brand initiatives
• Execute daily operations Assist with inventory, visual merchandising, and maintaining store standards
• Foster inclusivity and teamworkHelp promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
• Uphold Sephora standards Follow company policies and help create a safe and enjoyable shopping experience

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability

• Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/hours
  • Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
  • Punctuality and consistent attendance

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a retail, hospitality, or service environment
• Proven ability to coach and inspire teams to achieve goals
• Strong sales and client service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Quick learner with ability to absorb and share product knowledge and training
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Meaningful Rewards

• The compensation ranges between CAD$22.20 - CAD$26.10/hr. In addition, you may be eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities, a competitive benefits program, and robust learning and development initiatives aimed at promoting employee support and recognition.

Sephora Canada is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.