Assistant Store Manager - University Village (Seattle, WA)

Sephora; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora in Seattle is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to be the heartbeat of the store, inspiring your team, guiding daily operations, and elevating the client experience.

You will recruit and develop top talent, coach with real-time feedback, balance operational priorities with growth, and collaborate with the Store Manager to deliver outstanding service in a fast-paced, beauty-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast-paced, high-volume environments, driving results and elevating team performance through hands-on leadership.
• Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop top talent to deliver outstanding results and foster an energetic, collaborative atmosphere.
• A history of building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm across teams and clients.
• A genuine commitment to empowering teams through tailored mentorship, real-time coaching, and actionable feedback.
• Deep experience creating memorable, personalized client experiences that build loyalty while balancing operational priorities and growth.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, delivering exceptional client experiences while driving sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and deliver exceptional client experiences even in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead and develop your team, coaching and mentoring to exceed performance goals.
• Elevate client satisfaction by delivering personalized service and addressing concerns with professionalism.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective execution of store priorities and programs.
• Optimize inventory and staffing resources to adapt to shifts in demand and opportunities.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

People management

Communication

Customer service

Job description

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Belong to Something Beautiful 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.

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.

Ensure Operational Excellence

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.