Store Manager, Rice Village

Job ID: 295958
Store Name/Number: TX-Rice Village (0440)
Address: 2401 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005, United States (US)
Hourly/Salaried: Salaried (Exempt)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular

Job Function: Stores - Leadership

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.

Ready to remove the compromise between passion and profession? As Store Manager , you’ll be the heartbeat of your store, inspiring your team, customers, and community. Your career is your stage as you lead store operations, develop and coach your team, and elevate the client experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Store Operations & Client Experience. Oversee all daily store operations to deliver a seamless, elevated client experience, driving sales and profitability in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Inspire & Develop High-Performing Teams. Lead with vision and passion to coach, inspire, and empower a diverse team, fostering growth, accountability, and exceeding performance goals.
• Recruit & Cultivate Top Talent. Attract, recruit, and onboard exceptional talent, building an inclusive team that embodies Sephora’s values and consistently delivers the signature service clients love.
• Drive Performance Through Feedback. Conduct impactful performance appraisals and provide real-time, actionable feedback and mentorship to support each team member’s career journey and engagement.
• Champion Continuous Learning. Foster a spirit of ongoing learning through thoughtful coaching, open dialogue, and providing resources to enable associates and leaders to reach their highest potential.
• Elevate Client Satisfaction. Consistently deliver outstanding service, skillfully resolve concerns, and actively drive engagement through loyalty programs and personalized experiences.
• Ensure Operational Excellence. Uphold Sephora’s standards by maintaining a visually inspiring, immaculate store environment and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and brand guidelines.
• Optimize Resources & Drive Growth. Drive results by optimizing inventory and staffing resources, swiftly adapting to shifting priorities and opportunities within a vibrant, ever-evolving retail landscape.

What You’ll Bring:

• Store Manager Experience. Demonstrated success in high-volume, complex retail or hospitality environments, with a demonstrated ability to set strategic direction, champion store culture, drive overall store results, and execute business plans to achieve ambitious targets.
• Visionary Leadership Skills & Business Acumen. Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop top talent, fostering an energetic, collaborative atmosphere that delivers outstanding results.
• Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Adept at building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm not only within teams but also with senior leadership. Skilled at managing conflict, facilitating complex discussions, and ensuring alignment.
• Passion for Developing Others. Passion for empowering teams via mentorship, real-time coaching, feedback, and fostering a culture of learning and accountability.
• Client-Centric & Growth Oriented. Experience creating personalized, memorable experiences for lasting loyalty and satisfaction, and balancing operations with business growth.

Where and How:

• Location. This role requires on-site work at 2401 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005, United States (US).
• Availability. This role requires availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical Requirements. This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend/stretch to stock shelves, stand and walk the sales floor for the entire shift, and work in a fragrance-filled environment. You must be able to handle and apply products to clients—with or without accommodation.

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $86,000.00 - $105,300.00. 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 lead your store like a community – where everyone feels seen and supported – building confidence among your team and positively impacting clients.

• Fulfilling Path . Every step in your journey matters along our dynamic career paths. We celebrate the little wins on the way to the big ones as you grow in your own way.

• Meaningful Work . With a cultivated passion for beauty, your career is your stage. We’ll give you the environment and support your need to do more than sell products; you’ll contribute to the transformation of your team, customers, and community.

Rewards as Unique as You:

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 dependents' 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 . Leading a store is exciting and dynamic, so we make sure you can recharge with vacation paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.

• Growth . No two stores or leaders are the same. With access to training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development, you’ll be guided on a dynamic career path.

• 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 . You don’t just lead a team that cares – you’re part of a team that cares. Tap into 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 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 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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