Stage Experience Manager, Stores

Sephora; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Edmonton is seeking a Client Experience Manager to oversee the sales floor and coach a team of Beauty Advisors. You will focus on enhancing the client experience and driving sales performance through training, event management, and effective vendor interaction. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of management experience in retail and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and various perks are offered.

Benefits

Product discounts

Exclusive brand events

Health and life insurance benefits

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of management experience in beauty, retail, or customer service.
• Proven track record of motivating and coaching teams.
• Strong managerial courage to handle tough conversations.
• Ability to create high-performing teams and develop in-store talent.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute training for all new and existing Beauty Advisors.
• Respond promptly to client feedback.
• Manage in-store events with the Beauty Services team.
• Ensure visual merchandising aligns with company standards.
• Engage with store brands and train team on their products.

Skills

Training & Development

Client Management

Event Management

Visual Merchandising

Vendor Management

Education

Management experience in beauty or retail

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Overview

Job ID: 274218
Store Name/Number: AB-West Edmonton (0510)
Address: 8882 170th St., Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2, Canada (CA)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Position Type: Regular

As the Client Experience Manager at Sephora, you will oversee the success of our sales floor, or as we call it, our "Stage". This role focuses on coaching and development, driving your team to perform at their best while prioritizing the client experience. Leading a team of Stage Experience Leads and Beauty Advisors, you will directly influence store performance by training your team to effectively utilize Sephora’s selling model and inspiring them to exceed company goals. The Client Experience Manager reports to the Store Director and collaborates with the Store Operations & Talent Manager and Beauty Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Training & Development. Execute training for all new and existing Beauty Advisors. Facilitate orientation & our selling model training sessions whenever possible.
• Passionate about Clients. Respond promptly to all client feedback, addressing issues and comments from Sephora’s client feedback tool (Medallia), the service hotline, or direct client interactions. Regularly serve as the Client Experience Lead (CEL) in-store and engage with Beauty Advisors and clients on-stage whenever possible.
• Event Management. Manage all in-store events with the Beauty Services team. Ensure that all events are planned and staffed appropriately to maximize both client learning and sales opportunities for the store.
• Visual Merchandising. Assist the Operations team by ensuring merchandising concepts and sales floor visuals align with company standards. Maintain a clean, organized sales floor and manage tester and supply levels. Execute visual merchandising updates and ensure timely replenishment when new inventory is added.
• Vendor Management. Ensure all beauty advisors are properly engaging with all store brands visiting the store. Ensure all brand representatives effectively train and coach the team on their products. Provide feedback on brand training effectiveness when possible.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 2-4 years of management experience in the beauty, retail, or customer service industry or equivalent internal experience.
• You are metrics-driven and have a proven track record of motivating and coaching a team to achieve company expectations and goals.
• You have no difficulty maintaining composure and possess strong managerial courage to have those tough conversations when needed.
• You have a proven ability to create high-performing teams and can easily identify in-store talent and develop them throughout their career journey.
• You have excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to influence business partners at all levels clearly and concisely. With experience in Windows, Word, and Excel.

You might not meet every requirement listed—and that’s okay. If you bring relevant experience and a passion for what we do, we encourage you to apply. We believe great talent comes from all kinds of paths.

Location, Availability, and Physical Requirements

• On-site: You will work at the location specified in the job posting.
• Scheduling: Flexibility is key! We need you to be available during evenings, weekends, and holidays when our clients are eager to shop and explore.
• Physical Requirements: Our stores are a fragrance-filled environment. You must be able to bend and stretch to stock shelves, as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Sephora Total Rewards

• The Compensation. Sephora’s pay philosophy is to offer competitive market rates, considering location, internal equity, job scope, and the skills and experience needed to succeed.
• The Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Just wait until you work at Sephora! Enjoy the product discounts, gratis & exclusive brand events.
• The Benefits. This role includes access to Sephora's extended health and life insurance benefits, customizable coverage options, and paid time off to help you rest and recharge.
• The Education & Development. We invest in training and support internal mobility across Canada, helping you reach your career goals. Sephora employees also benefit from LVMH programs and job opportunities.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity for employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or other diversity dimensions.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics, or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.

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.