Operations Associate - Full Time

LVMH Group; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusion & Belonging

Meaningful rewards

Job summary

Sephora in Kennewick, WA is seeking an Operations Associate to manage inventory, stock replenishment, and visual merchandising to support an exceptional client experience. You’ll work with a collaborative team to ensure smooth store operations and hit sales goals.

The role offers an hourly, full-time position with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, promoting a culture of inclusivity and high performance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role or in a retail, hospitality, or client-focused environment.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to support outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations: Manage inventory, stock replenishment, order fulfillment, and maintain operational standards
• Assist with visual merchandising: Ensure the store reflects Sephora’s brand through accurate promotional setups and event execution
• Deliver exceptional service: Support the team in creating outstanding client experiences and achieving sales goals
• Foster inclusivity and teamwork: Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
• Uphold Sephora standards: Follow company policies and help create a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience for all

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Customer service focus

Job description

Job ID: 291936

Store Name/Number: WA-Columbia Center (1366)

Address:1321 N Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336, United States (US)

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Position Type: Regular

Your Role at Sephora

As an Operations Associate, you’ll be the backbone of the store—ensuring smooth, efficient operations that support an exceptional client experience. From inventory management to visual merchandising, your attention to detail and proactive mindset will help keep everything running beautifully. If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about retail operations, this is your moment to Belong to Something Beautiful.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations: Manage inventory, stock replenishment, order fulfillment, and maintain operational standards
• Assist with visual merchandising: Ensure the store reflects Sephora’s brand through accurate promotional setups and event execution
• Deliver exceptional service: Support the team in creating outstanding client experiences and achieving sales goals
• Foster inclusivity and teamwork: Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
• Uphold Sephora standards: Follow company policies and help create a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience for all

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability

• Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/hours
  • Full Time: 30‑40 hrs/week
  • Part Time: 15‑29 hrs/week
  • Flex (as needed): 4‑14 hrs/week
• Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
• Punctuality and consistent attendance

Qualifications / Experience

• 1‑2 years of experience in a similar role or in a retail, hospitality, or client-focused environment
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Quick learner with the ability to absorb and communicate product knowledgeAbility to support outstanding client service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a goal‑driven mindset
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with a strong client focus
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Inclusion & Belonging: We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored.
• Meaningful Rewards: Sephora offers comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility; Details can be found here.

Pay: $19.80 - $22.90/hr. Actual hourly pay depends on various factors including qualifications and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position and/or geographic location.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer 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 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.