Intern, Business Optimization

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is offering a Business Optimization Internship in San Francisco with a hybrid work arrangement. You will support key initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize processes and performance, gathering insights from store teams and data, and developing actionable recommendations.

As an intern, you will lead a project from discovery through recommendations, engage with cross-functional teams, and present findings to business partners.

Qualifications

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to gather insights and draw conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with project management through studies or extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or collaboration software; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a business optimization project from discovery through recommendations.
• Visit or contact Sephora stores to understand current processes and gather feedback.
• Analyze available data and store feedback to identify programs or processes for optimization.
• Create an overview of findings and recommendations, and present to relevant business partners.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Attention to detail

Project management

Microsoft Office

Collaboration software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Collaboration software

Job description

Job ID: 298604
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Internship
Work Location: San Francisco - Hybrid

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.

Company Overview

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business. Throughout the summer, interns will gain exposure to Sephora’s culture, teams, and career opportunities while building both technical and professional skills.

Program Details

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.

2027 Program Dates

• June 14 – August 20, 2027
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
• July 6 – July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown

Position title: Intern, Business Optimization

Your role at Sephora...

As the Business Optimization Intern, you will support key initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize processes or performance, gathering insights from store teams and available data, and developing recommendations for change.

What You Will Accomplish

• Lead a business optimization project from discovery through recommendations, with potential topics including new stores, POS, and other business processes.
• Visit or contact Sephora stores to understand current processes, gather feedback from store teams, and conduct in-store observations as needed.
• Analyze available data and recent store feedback to identify 1–2 programs or processes with opportunities for optimization.
• Create an overview of findings and recommendations, align with the Business Optimization team, and present a full review to relevant business partners.
• Support Business Optimization projects through observations and data analysis, while providing insights and point of view in meetings and consultations with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & Experience

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to gather insights and draw conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with project management through studies or extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or collaboration software; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred but not required.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, Pacific Standard Time
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
• Available from June 14- August 20, 2027

What You’ll Get

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual 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 5 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.

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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