Assistant Store Manager, Akron - Summit Mall

Inside Lvmh; Fairlawn (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora in Akron is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, and elevate the client experience. This on-site role requires evenings, weekends, and holidays to support a vibrant retail environment.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage staffing, and ensure exemplary service while maintaining Sephora standards and a visually inspiring store.

Qualifications

• Minimum demonstrated store leadership in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop talent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with focus on client experience.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations and client experience, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Inspire and empower teams to exceed expectations and goals.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new talent with diversity goals.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to maximize potential.
• Drive client satisfaction through outstanding service and loyalty programs.
• Uphold Sephora standards and maintain an immaculate store environment.
• Optimize inventory and staffing to adapt to changes.

Skills

Store leadership

People management

Communication skills

Coaching & development

Customer experience

Job description

Assistant Store Manager, Akron - Summit Mall

Assistant Store Manager, Akron - Summit Mall

Profile

Job ID:296710
Store Name/Number:OH-Akron (0628)
Address:3265 W Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333, United States (US)
Hourly/Salaried:Salaried (Exempt)
Job Type:Full Time
Position Type:Regular

Job Function:Stores - Leadership

Your safety matters to us

All official Sephora US recruitment emails will come from a @sephora.com email address. We will never interview via text, ask you to download unfamiliar software, or request sensitive personal information such as your SSN or banking details via email, phone, or text. Learn more about Sephora on our official careers site inside-sephora.com, and search for verified US roles at join.sephora.com.

Belong to Something Beautiful

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.

Job ID:296710
Store Name/Number:OH-Akron (0628)
Address:3265 W Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333, United States (US)
Hourly/Salaried:Salaried (Exempt)
Job Type:Full Time
Position Type:Regular

Job Function:Stores - Leadership

Your safety matters to us

All official Sephora US recruitment emails will come from a @sephora.com email address. We will never interview via text, ask you to download unfamiliar software, or request sensitive personal information such as your SSN or banking details via email, phone, or text. Learn more about Sephora on our official careers site inside-sephora.com, and search for verified US roles at join.sephora.com.

Belong to Something Beautiful

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.

Ready to remove the compromise between passion and profession? AsAssistant Store Manager,you’llbe the heartbeat of your store, inspiring your team, customers, and community. Your career is your stage as you support store operations, lead and develop your team, and elevate the client experience.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Support Store Operations & Client Experience. Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure smoothdailyoperations,deliveringexceptionalclientexperienceswhile driving sales and profitability in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Inspire & Empower Teams. Lead with passiontocoach, inspire, and empower your team to exceed expectationsand performance goals,fosteringgrowth,developmentandaccountability.
• Recruit &Cultivate Top Talent. Attract, hire, andonboardnew talent, building a diverse and inclusive team that embodies Sephora’s values and delivers the signature service clients love.
• ChampionContinuousLearning. Foster ongoinglearningbydeliveringreal-time coaching,actionablefeedback, and ongoing supporttomaximize associates’potential.
• Drive Performance Through Feedback. Conduct impactful performance appraisals for your team and provide real-time, actionable feedback and mentorship to support each team member’s career journey and engagement.
• Elevate Client Satisfaction. Consistently deliver outstanding service, skillfully resolve concerns, and activelydriveengagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences.
• Ensure Operational Excellence.Uphold Sephora’s standards bymaintaininga visually inspiring, immaculate store environment and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
• OptimizeResources & DriveGrowth.Driveresults byoptimizinginventory and staffing resources, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and opportunities in a vibrant, ever-changing retail landscape.

WhatYou’llBring:

• Assistant Store Management Experience. Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments,consistentlydrivingresults and elevating team performance through hands-on leadership.
• ExceptionalLeadership& Business Acumen. Strong ability torecruit,inspire, anddeveloptop talent to deliver outstanding results and foster an energetic, collaborative atmosphere.
• OutstandingCommunication & Interpersonal Skills. Ahistory of building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm across teams and clients. Adept at delivering constructive feedback andfacilitatingopen dialogue to support growth and high performance.
• Passion for Coaching & Development. A genuinecommitment to empowering teams through tailored mentorship, real-time coaching, and actionable feedback, cultivating a culture of learning and accountability.
• Client-Centric & Growth Oriented. Deep experience creating memorable, personalized client experiences that build loyalty, while skillfully balancing operational priorities and drivingbusinessgrowth.

Where and How:

• Location. This role requires on-site work at3265 W Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333, United States (US).
• Availability. This role requires availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical Requirements. This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend/stretch to stock shelves, stand andwalkthe sales floor for the entire shift, and work in a fragrance-filled environment. You must be able to handle and apply products to clients—with or without accommodation.

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $60,100.00 - $73,600.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.

• CaringCommunity.You’lllead your storelikea community-where everyone feels seen and supported - building confidenceamongyour team and positivelyimpactingclients.