Assistant Store Manager - Westgate; San Jose, CA

Assistant Store Manager - Westgate (San Jose, CA) What You’ll Do

• Support Store Operations & Client Experience.Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, delivering exceptional client experiences while driving sales and profitability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Inspire & Empower Teams.Lead with passion to coach, inspire, and empower your team to exceed expectations and performance goals, fostering growth, development, and accountability.
• Recruit & Cultivate Top Talent.Attract, hire, and onboard new talent, building a diverse and inclusive team that embodies Sephora’s values and delivers the signature service clients love.
• Champion Continuous Learning.Foster ongoing learning by delivering real‑time coaching, actionable feedback, and ongoing support to maximize associates’ potential.
• Drive Performance Through Feedback.Conduct impactful performance appraisals for your team and provide real‑time, actionable feedback and mentorship to support each team member’s career journey and engagement.
• 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, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and opportunities in a vibrant, ever‑changing retail landscape.

• Assistant Store Management Experience.Demonstrated success as a retail assistant manager in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments, consistently driving results and elevating team performance through hands‑on leadership.
• Exceptional Leadership & Business Acumen.Strong ability to recruit, inspire, and develop top talent to deliver outstanding results and foster an energetic, collaborative atmosphere.
• Outstanding Communication & Interpersonal Skills.History of building trust, clarity, and enthusiasm across teams and clients. Adept at delivering constructive feedback and facilitating open dialogue to support growth and high performance.
• Passion for Coaching & Development.A genuine commitment to empowering teams through tailored mentorship, real‑time coaching, and actionable feedback, cultivating a culture of learning and accountability.
• Client-Centric & Growth Oriented.Deep experience creating memorable, personalized client experiences that build loyalty, while skillfully balancing operational priorities and driving business growth.

• Location.This role requires on‑site work at 1546 Saratoga Ave, Suite P503, San Jose, CA 95129, 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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,200.00 - $81,700.00. 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…