Sephora USA

District Manager - Southern NJ

Sephora USA$145K — $165K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Multi-Unit Leadership Experience - at least 5 years leading multiple locations with a strong track record of results.
  • Business Acumen - proven success in achieving sales targets and managing performance via P&L and KPI analysis.
  • Strong Leadership Presence - ability to inspire and foster inclusion and accountability within diverse teams.
  • Analytical Mindset - skilled in using data for business assessments and informed decision-making.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills - capable of presenting insights to senior leaders confidently.
  • Problem-Solving & Agility - adept at navigating complexity and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technical Proficiency - experience with Microsoft Office and retail analytics platforms.
  • Passion for Beauty & Inclusion - deep interest in the beauty industry and commitment to fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Sales Performance by analyzing KPIs and implementing strategies to exceed sales goals.
  • Develop and Inspire Leaders through coaching, mentoring, and creating strong leadership pipelines.
  • Ensure Operational Excellence by assessing store performance and enforcing company standards.
  • Champion a Client-Centric Culture by leveraging client insights to enhance in-store experience.
  • Collaborate Across Teams to plan impactful events and promotions that drive engagement.
  • Analyze Market Trends to identify growth opportunities and inform district-level strategies.

Benefits

  • Caring Community - collaborate with passionate teammates driving innovation in the industry.
  • Fulfilling Path - opportunities for challenging and skill-stretching career advancement.
  • Meaningful Work - make a positive impact in beauty and broader social contexts.
  • Health - comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision, along with full disability and life insurance.
  • Wealth - competitive 401k with a 4% match, FSA, HSA, and student debt retirement plan.
  • Balance - empowered work/life balance with PTO, flexibility, and protected leave.
  • Growth - access to ongoing training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Perks - 30% merchandise discount and opportunities for free products and brand discounts.
  • Support - free mental health and financial coaching resources, along with volunteer matching.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 295561
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Cherry Hill, NJ REMOTE, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Retail Operations
Work Location: New Jersey

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 $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 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 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:

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 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.


About Sephora USA

Sephora is a French multinational retailer of personal care and beauty products. Founded in 1970, Sephora has become a leading beauty retailer with over 2,600 stores in 34 countries worldwide. Sephora USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Sephora and operates over 500 stores in the United States. Sephora offers a wide range of beauty products including makeup, skincare, fragrance, haircare, and bath and body products. The company is known for its innovative retail concept which allows customers to try products before they buy them. Sephora is committed to providing its customers with a unique and personalized shopping experience.
Learn more about Sephora USA
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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