Assistant Store Manager, Monterey, CA

Job Overview

Job : 277170
Location: 230 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940
Position: Assistant Store Manager (Retail)

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient client experience.
• Help develop and implement strategies to drive store sales and increase profitability.
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing sales performance, service standards, and operations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of associates to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Conduct performance appraisals, manage employee development, and provide ongoing feedback.
• Support the leadership team to ensure effective collaboration and achievement of store goals.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through excellent service.
• Handle client complaints and provide appropriate solutions.
• Support client loyalty programs and services to enhance client engagement.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Uphold Sephora brand excellence in‑store, ensuring a consistent and high‑quality client experience.
• Assist in managing inventory levels to ensure product availability.
• Support the Store Manager in allocating resources and handling staffing for optimal productivity.

• Proven successful experience as a retail assistant manager.
• 3‑5 years of experience managing a high‑volume, complex retail or hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership skills and business acumen.
• Client management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A knack for attracting, identifying, and inspiring employees.
• Flexible availability to work a retail schedule.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend/stretch to stock shelves, stand/walk the sales floor for entire shift, and work in a fragrance‑filled environment. Ability to apply products to clients, with or without accommodation.
• Adherence to Sephora’s dress code and policies as outlined in the Sephora Employee Handbook.

• Competitive base salary range: $68,640.00 – $74,908.00.
• Eligibility for bonuses and a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Superior 401(k) plan and various paid time‑off programs.
• Employee discount/perks.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for training, development, and personalized career plans.

• You will be surrounded by talented leaders and teams.
• Continuous learning through training and development programs.
• Be part of a global brand that values innovation and diversity.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.