Assistant Store Manager, Sawyer Heights

sephora.com; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,500 - 85,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount on merchandise/services

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan with 4% match

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

Mental health and financial coaching resources

Job summary

Sephora in Houston is looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager to support store operations and enhance client experiences. In this role, you'll inspire your team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence in a vibrant retail environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior retail assistant management experience and exceptional leadership abilities, empowering their team while delivering outstanding service and fostering a community-like atmosphere.

Sephora offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $69,500.00 - $85,100.00, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a retail assistant manager position.
• Exceptional leadership with a focus on team performance.
• Strong ability to communicate and build relationships.
• Passion for coaching team members and fostering development.
• Experience driving business growth while enhancing client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and enhance the client experience.
• Lead and inspire store teams to exceed performance goals.
• Recruit and onboard top talent that aligns with Sephora's values.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to associates.
• Maintain operational excellence and brand standards.

Skills

Retail Assistant Management Experience

Leadership

Communication Skills

Passion for Coaching

Client-Centric Orientation

Job description

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• Support Store Operations & Client Experience – collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, deliver 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 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 – 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 – 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.

Location & Availability

Location: 1901 Taylor Street Suite J, Houston, TX 77007, United States.

Availability: Includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements: 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. Applicants must be able to handle and apply products to clients – with or without accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base salary range: $69,500.00 - $85,100.00. The base salary offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. Employees may also be eligible to earn bonuses.

• Caring Community – lead your store like a community where everyone feels seen and supported, building confidence among your team and positively impacting clients.
• Fulfilling Path – every step in your journey matters along dynamic career paths. Celebrate the little wins on the way to the big ones as you grow in your own way.
• Meaningful Work – contribute to the transformation of your team, customers, and community beyond selling products.
• Health – choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your dependents’ needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage; Sephora fully covers disability and life insurance.
• Wealth – competitive 401(k) with 4% match, FSA, HSA programs, and a Student Debt Retirement plan that qualifies your student loan payments for the 401(k) match.
• Balance – vacation paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave to recharge.
• Growth – training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development tailored to your career path.
• Perks – 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free products or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support – free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse, plus volunteer and donation matching.

EEO Statement

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.