Sephora Sales Manager (Apprenticeship)

Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail and part of the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for its curated product assortment, strong retail identity and investment in talent development, offering structured training pathways and diverse career trajectories within the luxury and beauty sectors.

1. Act as co-responsible with a store manager for the commercial performance of a defined department or axis (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, Operations).
2. Organise and plan daily team activity, staffing and schedules to deliver sales targets and exceptional client experiences.
3. Animate and deploy growth levers aligned with the store's commercial and people-development plans.
4. Support and contribute to the department’s commercial project by proposing initiatives to increase sales and conversion.
5. Coach, motivate and develop Sales Advisors around shared objectives, driving standards in service, product knowledge and visual merchandising.

1. Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) or equivalent; candidate must be preparing a Master 1 or Master 2 in commercial management, retail or related field via an apprenticeship/alternance contract.
2. Strong customer-service orientation and a demonstrable desire to lead and develop teams.
3. Capacity to work collaboratively, accept responsibility and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

1. Team leadership and coaching
2. Customer service excellence
3. Sales planning and KPI monitoring
4. Merchandising and product presentation
5. Operational tasks including cash-handling and checkout supervision

Open to early-career candidates; no extensive prior management experience required. Prior retail or customer-facing experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) minimum; enrolled in or preparing for a Master’s program (M1/M2) in commercial management, business or a related discipline via alternance.

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented culture that values authenticity, diversity and professional growth. The work environment emphasises hands-on training, internal mobility and a fast-paced retail ethos where creativity and customer experience are central.