Supervisor Skincare / Fragrance - Arndale, Manchester

LVMH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEPHORA University

Role/location allowances

Employee discount

Birthday day off

Wellbeing platform access

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

SEPHORA UK is seeking a Supervisor Skincare & Fragrance in Arndale, Manchester. You will lead a team of Beauty Advisors, delivering expert skincare and fragrance consultations while driving exceptional client service and premium store standards.

You will train staff, monitor trends, and collaborate with leadership on campaigns and events to elevate customer journeys and commercial results. This role requires energy, empathy, and a passion for immersive beauty retail.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in beauty or retail.
• Deep understanding of skincare ingredients and brand storytelling.
• Strong ability to coach a team and deliver personalised consultations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire Beauty Advisors to deliver personalised skincare and fragrance consultations and exceptional client service.
• Provide ongoing training in product knowledge, selling skills, consultation techniques and category trends.
• Stay ahead of skincare and fragrance trends to guide product recommendations and drive continuous learning within the team.
• Drive sales performance through proactive engagement and building long‑lasting customer relationships.
• Manage customer enquiries with professionalism to maintain high satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, visuals, merchandising and stock flow to maintain a premium department.
• Collaborate with store leadership on campaigns, activations and seasonal experiences.
• Monitor KPIs and use insights to optimise performance and support store goals.

Skills

Leadership

Skincare knowledge

Fragrance knowledge

Customer service

Sales skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Supervisor Skincare / Fragrance - Arndale, Manchester

Supervisor Skincare / Fragrance - Arndale, Manchester

Profile

At SEPHORA UK, beauty isn’t just what we sell - it’s who we are. It’s the freedom to express yourself, the thrill of discovering something new, and the power of belonging to a community that celebrates every identity. From our beginnings in France in 1969 to becoming part of the LVMH family, we’ve always pushed boundaries through creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.

Today, with nearly 500 iconic brands and our own SEPHORA Collection, we’re redefining the future of prestige beauty as we continue our bold expansion across the UK. If you’re ready to bring passion, energy, and a love for immersive retail experiences to one of the world’s most dynamic beauty markets, this is your moment to shape what comes next.

The Opportunity

As a Supervisor Skincare & Fragrance at SEPHORA UK, you’ll play a key role in bringing two of our most iconic categories to life. With your deep product expertise, love for storytelling and passion for exceptional service, you’ll create an environment where customers feel empowered, educated and inspired.

You’ll develop and lead a talented team of Beauty Advisors, elevating their confidence, product knowledge and personalised consultation skills. With your leadership, the skincare and fragrance departments will deliver unforgettable customer journeys, outstanding commercial results and the seamless operational standards expected from a SEPHORA store.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, love blending education with experience, and want to shape a space where customers discover their new favourites, this is your moment.

What you’ll be doing…

• Leading, coaching and inspiring Beauty Advisors to deliver personalised skincare and fragrance consultations and exceptional client service.
• Providing ongoing training in product knowledge, selling skills, consultation techniques and category trends.
• Staying ahead of skincare and fragrance trends to guide product recommendations and drive continuous learning within the team.
• Driving sales performance through proactive engagement, building long‑lasting customer relationships and identifying upsell and cross‑sell opportunities.
• Managing customer enquiries and concerns with professionalism to maintain high satisfaction and loyalty.
• Overseeing inventory accuracy, visual standards, merchandising and stock flow to maintain a premium, organised department.
• Partnering with store leadership to deliver compelling campaigns, brand activations and seasonal skincare and fragrance experiences.
• Monitoring KPIs and using insights to optimise performance and support wider store goals.
• Ensuring compliance with SEPHORA operational standards, including loss prevention and health and safety.
• Conducting regular performance check‑ins, setting clear goals and supporting personalised development plans.
• Supporting senior leadership with Employee Relations processes when required, including attendance and performance conversations.
• Assist with new store opening activities such as unboxing, organising and preparing stock (where applicable).

What you’ll bring…

• Proven leadership experience in beauty or retail, ideally with strong skincare and/or fragrance expertise.
• Deep understanding of skincare products, ingredients, brand philosophies and customer needs.
• Strong ability to coach and develop individuals and teams.
• A genuine passion for SEPHORA, customer experience and team culture.
• Strong sales acumen with a track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver personalised, impactful skincare advice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience managing ER processes when required.
• Comfort with in‑store technology to support customer service, inventory and operational efficiency.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and key trading periods.

Beautiful Benefits at SEPHORA UK

When you join SEPHORA, you’re joining a team that we truly value - and our benefits reflect that. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• SEPHORA University - receive industry‑leading product, customer care and development training to help you grow your skills and your career.
• Allowances tailored to your role and location - including shoes, lunch and more.
• Competitive pay that grows with you - including annual salary reviews based on your performance and our company results.
• Performance‑based commission tied to collective store success.
• A generous employee discount across the world’s best beauty brands.
• A paid day off on your birthday - because you deserve to celebrate!
• Access to a perks and wellbeing platform offering discounts, wellness support, and more.
• Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy extra days.
• And more!

Start a beautiful career with us. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

SEPHORA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.