District Asset Protection Manager - Houston North/OK

Sephora•Houston, TX

12d•$93,200 - $110,675•Remote

About The Position

The District Asset Protection Manager leads asset protection strategies across multiple Sephora retail locations in the Houston North/OK district. This role reduces shrink, mitigates risk, and strengthens operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, while leading and developing a district team of Asset Protection Partners. The ideal candidate must be based in Houston, Texas, and should expect approximately 75% travel, including local, overnight, and out-of-town travel. Attendance at asset protection meetings and conferences is required. The position involves working in a fragrance-filled retail environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of asset protection or loss prevention experience in a multi-unit retail environment or an equivalent leadership role.
Proven experience handling sensitive and confidential asset protection matters with discretion and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to navigate emergencies and high-risk situations effectively.
Strong ability to build, coach, and lead proactive asset protection teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner with store leadership and cross-functional teams.
Ability to analyze data and trends to develop informed risk-mitigation strategies.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced situations.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to develop clear, concise plans, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of asset protection applications, retail store systems, and Microsoft Office.
Strong interviewing capabilities.
Understanding of criminal and civil law as it applies to the retail environment.
Ability to travel approximately 75%, including local, overnight, and out-of-town travel; attendance at asset protection meetings and conferences is required.
Ability to work in a fragrance-filled retail environment.
Must be based in Houston, Texas.

Nice To Haves

Wicklander-Zulawski certification or other formal behavioral interview training.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute districtwide asset protection strategies to reduce shrink and drive sustainable operational improvement.
Identify and resolve safety and profit risks in partnership with store and corporate leadership, providing focused support to high-shrink and high-risk locations, including Extreme Shrink 2.0 stores.
Recruit, hire, train, and lead Asset Protection Partners across the district, fostering accountability, learning, and performance.
Design and deliver training for Asset Protection Partners and store teams on safety, shrink reduction, audits, and asset protection best practices.
Conduct regular store visits, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with asset protection standards, policies, and procedures.
Lead and oversee investigations into shrink, internal theft, fraud, and criminal activity, ensuring ethical, discreet, and compliant execution.
Use exception-based reporting and analytical tools to identify trends and mitigate internal and external theft.
Ensure asset protection systems, including CCTV, alarms, and locking mechanisms, are operational, maintained, and properly used.
Build relationships with law enforcement, mall security, property management, and retail industry partners to support Organized Retail Crime initiatives.
Partner with Store Leadership, Human Resources, and corporate teams to resolve asset protection matters effectively.
Demonstrate Sephora values in work and interactions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Disability and life insurance fully covered by Sephora.
401(k) with a 4% match.
Flexible spending account and health savings account programs.
Student Debt Retirement plan, allowing student loan payments to qualify for Sephora's 401(k) match.
Paid time off, flexibility, protected leave, and other work-life balance support.
Training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
30% discount on merchandise and services, opportunities for free products or gratis, and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
Free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse.
Volunteer and donation matching.
May be eligible to earn bonuses.