Sephora Beauty Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)

Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail and a flagship brand within the LVMH group. Renowned for an extensive portfolio of make-up, fragrance and skincare brands, Sephora emphasises customer experience, continuous learning and commercial excellence across its international retail network.

1. Welcome clients with warmth and professionalism, provide personalised product advice and build long-term customer relationships.
2. Drive sales through tailored recommendations of Sephora products and services, meeting store commercial objectives and participating in promotional campaigns.
3. Create memorable in-store experiences that reflect the brand’s standards of service and beauty expertise.
4. Contribute to visual merchandising, shelf replenishment and store presentation to ensure an engaging retail environment.
5. Participate actively in store events, commercial challenges and team briefings to support business targets.
6. Operate point-of-sale systems accurately and assist with basic stock management tasks.
7. Engage in the prescribed apprenticeship training pathway and apply learning on the shop floor.

1. Baccalaureate (vocational) in sales and/or esthetics, or equivalent secondary-school diploma.
2. Committed to enrolling in a Bac+2 (or higher) diploma via alternance and available for the full apprenticeship schedule.
3. Strong customer-service orientation with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
4. Motivated, resilient and results-driven with enthusiasm for retail and beauty.
5. Flexible availability to work retail hours including evenings and weekends.
6. Legal eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship contract in France.

1. Customer service
2. Retail sales and upselling
3. Clienteling and relationship building
4. Visual merchandising and store presentation
5. Point-of-sale (POS) operation
6. Strong verbal communication
7. Teamwork and adaptability

Entry-level position; no previous professional retail experience required. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in cosmetics and a willingness to learn through hands-on training and the formal alternance programme.

Baccalaureate (vocational) in sales and/or esthetics preferred; candidate must be preparing (or willing to prepare) a Bac+2 diploma via alternance.

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, diverse and team-oriented retail culture where authenticity and ambition are encouraged. The environment emphasises professional development, mentorship and practical learning opportunities within a high-energy beauty retail setting.