Assistant Store Manager - San Francisco Premium Outlet (Livermore, CA)

sephora.com; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to act as the heartbeat of the store, inspiring the team, customers, and community. You will support store operations, lead and develop your team, and elevate the client experience to drive business growth.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, talent recruitment, and ongoing coaching to foster a culture of learning, accountability, and exceptional service. You will partner with leadership to deliver memorable client experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Ability to recruit, inspire, and develop top talent to deliver results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and drive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations and elevate the client experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead and develop store associates, delivering coaching and feedback.
• Recruit and cultivate top talent to sustain a high-performance team.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to optimize inventory and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Client experience

Job description

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.