District Manager - Indiana

Sephora; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sephora in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a District Manager to lead 10-15 stores, driving sales and profitability while building inclusive, high-performing teams. You will partner with store leaders to execute strategy, develop talent, and bring Sephora’s values to life, strengthening the client experience across your district.

This role requires at least 5 years of multi-unit leadership, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative leadership style in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Multi-unit leadership experience required across multiple store locations.
• Strong business acumen with KPI/PP&L analysis and sales target achievement.
• Ability to coach and develop Store Managers and build leadership pipelines.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication with senior leaders and teams.
• Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive Sales Performance across the district by analyzing KPIs and implementing growth strategies.
• Develop and inspire Store Managers through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Ensure operational excellence through regular store visits and policy adherence.
• Champion a client-centric culture to elevate the in-store experience.
• Collaborate with FSC and brand teams on events and promotions to drive traffic.

Skills

Multi-Unit Leadership

Sales Analysis

Strategic Planning

People Development

Communication

Problem-Solving

Retail Analytics

Customer Focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 297471

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: Retail Operations

Work Location: MarketBased

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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 a District Manager, you’ll lead and inspire approximately 10-15 retail stores, driving strong business results while cultivating inclusive, high-performing teams. The work you do will elevate the client experience across your district as you partner closely with store leaders to execute strategy, build talent, and bring Sephora’s values to life. You’ll lead a passionate field leadership team that’s united in beauty, performance, and growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive Sales Performance. Lead and influence sales growth across the district by analyzing KPIs, identifying trends, and implementing strategies that achieve or exceed sales and profitability goals.
• Develop and Inspire Leaders. Coach, mentor, and develop Store Managers through continuous feedback, training, and succession planning to build strong leadership pipelines and engaged teams.
• Ensure Operational Excellence. Conduct regular store visits to assess performance and ensure consistent execution of company standards, policies, merchandising, inventory management, and service excellence.
• Champion a Client-Centric Culture. Leverage client insights and feedback to inform decision-making, strengthen relationships, and continuously elevate the in-store experience.
• Collaborate Across Teams. Partner with the FSC and brand teams to plan impactful events, initiatives, and promotions that drive traffic, engagement, and brand awareness.
• Analyze Market Trends. Monitor market dynamics and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and inform district-level strategies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Multi-Unit Leadership Experience. At least 5 years of experience leading multiple locations, with a strong track record of driving results.
• Business Acumen. Demonstrated success achieving sales targets and managing performance through P&L ownership and KPI analysis.
• Strong Leadership Presence. Ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams while fostering accountability, trust, and inclusion.
• Analytical Mindset. Skilled at using data to assess business outcomes, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.
• Exceptional Communication Skills. Confident communicator with experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Problem-Solving & Agility. Able to navigate complexity, prioritize effectively, and make timely, data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive, SharePoint) and retail analytics platforms.
• Passion for Beauty & Inclusion. Deep interest in the beauty industry, current trends, and fostering a culture where everyone belongs

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,985.00 - $146,395.00 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.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You:

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s 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. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• 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. Join a team that truly 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 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 ta 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.

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