Sephora Sales Manager (Apprenticeship)

Sephora is a global leader in selective beauty retail, operating a portfolio of stores and digital channels known for product breadth and experiential retail. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines luxury brand standards with large-scale retail expertise and invests in training and career development for store teams.

1. Lead and animate a commercial area or category (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations), acting as the primary point of accountability for sales performance and customer experience.
2. Organize and plan daily activity for the team, deploying growth levers aligned with the commercial and human development plan for the store.
3. Coach, motivate and develop Sales Advisors to achieve individual and collective targets and to deliver exceptional client experiences.
4. Develop in-depth product and service knowledge and cascade learnings to the team through on‑the‑job training and concrete commercial scenarios.
5. Contribute to store objectives by participating in merchandising, in-store promotions and execution of operational standards within the assigned perimeter.

1. Hold or be in the process of completing Bac+2 (two years of post-secondary study) and eligible for an alternance (apprenticeship/professionalization) contract.
2. Willingness to enroll in the EMA SUP certified Manager training program (Manageur/Animateur Mode & Beauté) as part of the alternance.
3. Strong customer orientation with a demonstrable drive for results and collective success.
4. Natural leadership potential: ability to motivate a team, give constructive feedback and manage daily priorities in a retail environment.
5. Energetic, curious, empathetic and collaborative with a capacity to work under commercial targets.

1. Team leadership and coaching
2. Retail sales and customer service
3. Commercial target setting and follow-up
4. Product knowledge development (cosmetics and fragrances)
5. Planning and organization of daily retail operations

Entry-level — suitable for candidates with little or no prior management experience. The role targets recent graduates or individuals transitioning into retail management who demonstrate commercial motivation and leadership potential.

Bac+2 (or equivalent two years of tertiary study); candidate must be eligible for an alternance contract and prepared to follow the EMA SUP certified Manager training program.

Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast‑paced retail culture that values authenticity, diversity and collective achievement. The environment emphasizes practical training, mentorship and internal mobility, enabling employees to develop leadership and commercial skills within the beauty and luxury retail sector.