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Store Name/Number: SC-King Street (0912)
Address: 289 King Street Charleston, Charleston, SC 29401, 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 289 King Street Charleston, Charleston, SC 29401, 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 $82,100.00 - $100,550.00. 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.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful
Job ID: 287312
Store Name/Number: SC-King Street (0912)
Address: 289 King Street Charleston, Charleston, SC 29401, 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 289 King Street Charleston, Charleston, SC 29401, 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 $82,100.00 - $100,550.00. 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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Frame your retail credentials around specialty
Sephora hires retail professionals with demonstrated expertise in beauty, skincare, or fragrance categories. If you hold certifications in esthetics, cosmetology, or brand training, list them prominently. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation claims, so the more specific your credential-to-role alignment, the stronger the petition.
Target stores with high seasonal hiring cycles
Sephora ramps up retail hiring ahead of holiday and major launch periods. Applying in late summer or early fall puts you in front of hiring managers during their highest-volume windows, before headcount for sponsored roles is already committed to internal transfers.
Understand the H-1B cap and Sephora's filing window
The H-1B has an annual cap with a lottery registration period in March. If Sephora extends you an offer in the fall, your start date will likely be October 1 of the following fiscal year. Build that lead time into your conversations with recruiters early.
Ask recruiters about EB-2 and EB-3 pathways explicitly
Sephora has sponsored both EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas for retail professionals. If you're targeting a long-term path, ask the hiring team whether your role classification supports PERM labor certification, since retail management positions can qualify depending on how the job duties are defined.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sephora's open retail roles
Retail job boards don't filter by sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate to surface Sephora's current retail openings alongside their sponsorship track record, so you're applying to roles where visa support is already established practice rather than a negotiation.
Confirm your status is portable before accepting an offer
If you're currently on OPT or a grace period after a previous employer, verify your timeline before signing. Sephora's HR and immigration counsel will need adequate lead time to file an H-1B transfer or cap-exempt petition. Showing up with a clear status timeline accelerates their internal approval process.
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Find Retail at Sephora JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sephora sponsor H-1B visas for Retail roles?
Yes, Sephora has an established history of sponsoring H-1B visas for retail professionals. Sponsorship is more common for roles with defined specialty occupation qualifications, such as positions requiring specific beauty industry expertise or management credentials. Discussing sponsorship early in the interview process helps both sides plan around the H-1B cap and October 1 start date requirement.
How do I apply for Retail jobs at Sephora?
Sephora posts retail openings directly on its careers site. For candidates who need sponsorship, Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to browse current Sephora retail roles alongside the company's sponsorship track record. Tailor your application to highlight client-facing experience, product knowledge, and any beauty or esthetics certifications, since Sephora's retail teams prioritize specialty expertise.
Which visa types does Sephora commonly use for Retail roles?
Sephora has sponsored both H-1B nonimmigrant visas and employment-based immigrant visas, specifically EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card categories, for retail professionals. H-1B is the most common starting point. EB-3 is often the immigrant visa pathway for retail positions, since the category covers skilled and professional workers and aligns well with how retail management roles are classified.
What qualifications does Sephora look for in sponsored Retail candidates?
Sephora's sponsored retail roles typically require demonstrated expertise in beauty, skincare, or cosmetics, often backed by a relevant degree or professional certification. Client advisory experience, product training, and category specialization carry significant weight. For H-1B eligibility specifically, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, so highlighting the technical and educational requirements of your background strengthens the petition.
How do I navigate the timeline between a Sephora retail offer and my visa start date?
If your offer requires a new H-1B cap-subject petition, expect an October 1 start date at the earliest, with USCIS lottery registration occurring in March of the prior year. That gap can be six to twelve months. If you're transferring from an existing H-1B, Sephora can file a portability transfer and you can begin work once the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for approval.
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