District Asset Protection Manager - Indiana

LVMH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

401k match

Work-life balance

Career development

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Job summary

Sephora in Indianapolis, IN seeks a District Asset Protection Manager to lead asset protection strategies across multiple Sephora stores. You will reduce shrink, mitigate risk, and strengthen operational excellence through data-driven decision making while developing a district team of Asset Protection Partners.

The role requires multi-unit AP experience, investigative expertise, travel up to 75%, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Multi-unit asset protection experience in a multi-unit retail environment or equivalent leadership role.
• Investigative experience handling sensitive asset protection matters with discretion and integrity.
• Crisis management in emergencies and high-risk situations.
• Strong leadership to coach and develop asset protection teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with senior leadership presentation experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to support district stores.
• Experience in fragrance/retail environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shrink reduction through district-wide asset protection strategies and initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate safety and profit risks in partnership with store and corporate leaders.
• Recruit, hire, train, and lead Asset Protection Partners across the district.
• Design and deliver training for AP partners and store teams on safety and audits.
• Conduct regular store visits, audits, and assessments to ensure policy adherence.
• Lead investigations into shrink, internal theft, fraud, and misconduct.
• Utilize data and analytics to spot trends and mitigate theft.
• Ensure AP systems (CCTV, alarms, locks) are operational and properly used.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, mall security, and ORC partners.
• Collaborate with Store Leadership and HR on asset protection matters.
• Demonstrate Sephora values in all actions.

Tools

Wicklander-Zulawski Certification

Job description

Profile

Job ID:297476
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Indianapolis, IN REMOTE, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Loss Prevention
Work Location: Indiana

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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.

The ideal candidate must be based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up? As District Asset Protection Manager, you’ll be leading asset protection strategies across multiple Sephora retail locations. The work you do will impact beauty, as you reduce shrink, mitigate risk, and strengthen operational excellence through data‑driven decision making. You’ll lead and develop a district team of Asset Protection Partners that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about protecting people, products, and the Sephora brand.

What You’ll Do:

• Shrink Reduction: Develop and execute districtwide asset protection strategies that reduceshr‑wide asset protection strategies that reduce shrink and drive sustainable operational improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and resolve safety and profit risks in partnership with store and corporate leadership, providing focused support to high‑shrink and high‑risk locations, including Extreme Shrink 2.0 stores.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and lead Asset Protection Partners across the district, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and performance.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver training programs for Asset Protection Partners and store teams focused on safety, shrink reduction, audits, and asset protection best practices.
• Operational Compliance: Conduct regular store visits, audits, and assessments to ensure adherence to asset protection standards, policies, and procedures.
• Investigations: Lead and oversee investigations into shrink, internal theft, fraud, and criminal activity, ensuring ethical, discreet, and compliant execution.
• Data & Analytics: Utilize exception‑based reporting and analytical tools to identify‑based reporting and analytical tools to identify trends and mitigate internal and external theft.
• Systems Oversight: Ensure asset protection systems—including CCTV, alarms, and locking mechanisms—are operational, maintained, and properly utilized.
• External Partnerships: Build strong relationships with law enforcement, mall security, property management, and retail industry partners to support Organized Retail Crime (ORC) initiatives.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Store Leadership, Human Resources, and corporate teams to ensure effective resolution of asset protection matters.
• Values-Driven Leadership: Demonstrate Sephora values—Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative—in all work and interactions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Multi‑Unit Asset Protection Experience: Minimum of 5 years of asset protection or loss prevention experience in a multi‑unit retail environment or equivalent leadership role.
• Investigative Expertise: Proven experience handling sensitive and confidential asset protection matters with discretion and integrity.
• Crisis Management: Demonstrated ability to navigate emergencies and high‑risk situations effectively.
• Leadership: Strong ability to build, coach, and lead proactive asset protection teams.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experiencepresenting to senior leadership.
• Collaboration: Highly effective business partner with store leadership and cross functional‑functional teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data and trends to drive informed risk mitigation‑mitigation strategies.
• Problem Solving‑Solving: Effective decision making in complex and ‑making in complex and fast‑paced situations.
• Organization: Strong organizational, planning, and time management‑management skills.
• Policy Development: Ability to develop clear, concise plans, policies, and procedures.
• Technology Proficiency: Working knowledge of asset protection applications, retail store systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Interviewing Skills: Strong interviewing capabilities; Wicklander‑Zulawski‑Zulawski certification or other formal behavioral interview training preferred.
• Legal Knowledge: Understanding of criminal and civil law as it applies to the retail environment.
• Travel: Ability to travel approximately 75%, including local, overnight, and out of town travel; attendance at asset protection meetings and conferences required‑town travel; attendance at asset protection meetings and conferences required.
• Environment: Ability to work in a fragrance-filled‑filled retail environment.

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $93,200.00- $110,675.00 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 willperform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum offivedays.

• CaringCommunity.You’llcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionateabout innovatinganddrivingthe industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge,stretchand develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeauty,you’llfeel and see the positive change (consumer, industry,andsocial)thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

• Health.Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs withmedical,dental, and vision coverage.Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth.We offer a competitive 401k with4%match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan paymentsqualifyto earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance.You’ll beempoweredto find the perfect blend of work/life balance thatactuallyworks for youwithPTO, flexibility,protectedleave, and more.
• Growth.Career growthis built into every role, with access to training,development,and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks.Thinkyou’vetried it all? Enjoya30%discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities forfreeproductor “gratis,”and flash sale discountsonLVMHbrandproducts.
• Support.Join a team thattruly cares– with 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 andinclusiveworkplaceand considers allapplicants withoutregard 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 protectedcategory.Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodationtaapplicantswith disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those witharrest and conviction recordsin a manner consistent with the requirements of allapplicable 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.

JoinUs and Belong to Something Beautiful

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969. The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends. The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn. With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients. At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams. Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.