Job Description

Job ID: 287048
Location Name: SC-King Street (0912)
Address: 289 King Street Charleston, Charleston, SC 29401, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Retail Operations
Work Location: Charleston

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. 

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up? As a District Manager, you’ll lead and inspire approximately 8 retail stores (Charleston, Savannah, Columbia and Greenville), 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 $127,500.00 - $160,000.00. 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 5 days.

• Caring Community Thrive in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment from your leaders while also creating that same environment for your teams!
• Fulfilling Path We invest in you, not just your role, with opportunities to learn, innovate and lead.
• Meaningful Work Your work creates real impact. With every decision leading to thousands of shipments, you bring beauty to life for our clients.

Rewards as Unique as You:

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

• Health Thrive on and off the floor with healthcare plans that fit the needs of you and your family, including 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 Enjoy paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.
• Growth We invest in you, with access to development programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship so that you can flourish in this fast-paced role.
• Perks Love what you do, love what you get! Enjoy 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 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. 

Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful