Sephora New Store Opening Specialist

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support new store openings across the UK, completing activities accurately and in line with opening plans and deadlines.
• Receive, unpack, sort and organise deliveries, keeping stock moving efficiently throughout the opening process.
• Fill and merchandise fixtures in accordance with Sephora standards, plans and directives.
• Take ownership of work quality and accuracy, raising concerns promptly when something is not right.
• Organise and maintain safe, efficient stockrooms that support replenishment and stock flow to the sales floor.
• Support onboarding and induction, welcoming new colleagues and helping them feel part of Sephora from the start.
• Act as a buddy and role model for new store teams, sharing best practice and helping embed operational standards and ways of working.
• Support stores after opening, helping teams establish strong operational routines and behaviours.
• Work with fellow New Store Opening Specialists, Taskforce Managers, store teams and support functions to achieve opening milestones.
• Adapt to changing project needs and priorities, working positively and collaboratively across locations.
• Build knowledge of Sephora operational standards and processes, making use of coaching, feedback and learning opportunities.
• Represent Sephora positively, creating a strong experience for colleagues and customers and demonstrating its values and behaviours at every location.
• Travel extensively throughout the UK, including frequent overnight stays away from home.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently while maintaining high productivity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Positive, energetic and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to stay focused and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to high operational standards and pride in work quality.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with the confidence to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Previous experience in retail, stock handling or merchandising would be beneficial.
• Must have the right to work in the UK at the start of employment and provide relevant evidence; visa sponsorship is not available.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years

Benefits

Private healthcare, life assurance and private pension from day one; annual salary reviews; employee discount across beauty brands; paid day off on your birthday; access to a wellbeing and perks platform; LVMH Heart Fund support; generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

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