Assistant Store Manager - Apple Valley, CA

sephora.com; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with 4% match

Paid time off and leave benefits

Job summary

Sephora in Apple Valley, CA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, inspire the team, and elevate the client experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will recruit and develop top talent, coach for performance, uphold Sephora standards, and drive sales while delivering exceptional service and a diverse, inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Retail assistant manager experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop top talent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for coaching and development to empower teams.
• Client-centric and growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Operations & Client Experience. Partner with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, delivering exceptional client experiences while driving sales.
• Inspire & Empower Teams. Lead with passion to coach and empower your team to exceed expectations and performance goals.
• Recruit & Cultivate Top Talent. Attract, hire, and onboard new talent, building a diverse and inclusive team that embodies Sephora values.
• Champion Continuous Learning. Deliver real-time coaching, actionable feedback, and ongoing support to maximize associates’ potential.
• Drive Performance Through Feedback. Conduct performance appraisals and provide real-time mentorship to support career growth.
• Elevate Client Satisfaction. Deliver outstanding service and drive engagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences.
• Ensure Operational Excellence. Maintain a visually appealing store environment and comply with policies and brand guidelines.
• Optimize Resources & Drive Growth. Manage inventory and staffing resources to respond to changing priorities.

Skills

Assistant Store Management

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Client-Centric

Job description

Job ID: 295050

Store Name/Number: CA-Jess Ranch Marketplace (2144)

Address: 19023 Bear Valley Rd. Suite #2, Apple Valley, CA 92308, United States (US)

Hourly/Salaried: Salaried (Exempt)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Regular

Job Function: Stores - Leadership

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? As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll be 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Store Operations & Client Experience. Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, delivering exceptional client experiences while driving sales and profitability in a fast-paced environment.
• Inspire & Empower Teams. Lead with passion to coach, inspire, and empower your team to exceed expectations and performance goals, fostering growth, development and accountability.
• Recruit & Cultivate Top Talent. Attract, hire, and onboard new talent, building a diverse and inclusive team that embodies Sephora’s values and delivers the signature service clients love.
• Champion Continuous Learning. Foster ongoing learning by delivering real-time coaching, actionable feedback, and ongoing support to maximize 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 actively drive engagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences.
• Ensure Operational Excellence. Uphold Sephora’s standards by maintaining a visually inspiring, immaculate store environment and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
• Optimize Resources & Drive Growth. Drive results by optimizing inventory and staffing resources, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and opportunities in a vibrant, ever-changing retail landscape.

What You’ll Bring:

• Assistant Store Management Experience. Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments, consistently driving results and elevating team performance through hands-on leadership.
• Exceptional Leadership & Business Acumen. Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop top talent to deliver outstanding results and foster an energetic, collaborative atmosphere.
• Outstanding Communication & Interpersonal Skills. A history of building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm across teams and clients. Adept at delivering constructive feedback and facilitating open dialogue to support growth and high performance.
• Passion for Coaching & Development. A genuine commitment 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 driving business growth.

Where and How:

• Location. This role requires on-site work at 19023 Bear Valley Rd. Suite #2, Apple Valley, CA 92308, 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 and walk the 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 $73,000.00 - $79,000.00. 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.

Rewards as Unique as You:

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your dependents' needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance. Leading a store is exciting and dynamic, so we make sure you can recharge with vacation paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.
• Growth. No two stores or leaders are the same. With access to training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development, you’ll be guided on a dynamic career path.
• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support. You don’t just lead a team that cares – you’re part of a team that cares. Tap into free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.