Sephora Sales Manager (Apprenticeship)

Sephora is a global beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, recognised for its curated assortment of prestige and emerging brands and for pioneering the experiential retail model. As an employer, Sephora emphasises commercial excellence, talent development and diversity, offering structured training paths and frequent internal mobility across its European store network.

1. Co-manage the commercial activity of an assigned department/area (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, Operations) in partnership with the store’s supervising manager.
2. Organise and plan team activity, schedules and daily execution to meet the commercial and human development objectives for the perimeter.
3. Activate and monitor growth levers linked to the store’s commercial plan and contribute proposals to the department’s commercial strategy.
4. Coach, motivate and develop Sales Advisors to achieve individual and collective targets while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
5. Ensure flawless in-store execution including merchandising, stock presentation and service standards to maximise conversion and basket value.

1. Bachelor's degree (Bac+3 / Bac+4) minimum; enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme in commercial management via alternance/apprenticeship.
2. Strong customer-service orientation with a genuine interest in beauty and retail.
3. Capacity to lead and motivate a team, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Availability to work on site with a retail schedule, including weekends and evenings as required.

1. Team leadership and coaching
2. Customer service excellence
3. Commercial planning and target management
4. Merchandising and visual standards execution
5. KPI monitoring and sales performance analysis
6. Retail operations and floor organisation

Entry-level: recent graduates or candidates with limited retail experience. Previous exposure to sales or supervisory responsibilities in a retail environment is advantageous but not mandatory.

Bachelor's degree (Bac+3 / Bac+4) required; candidate must be enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme (alternance/apprenticeship).

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented culture that values authenticity, creativity and continuous learning. The retailer promotes internal development and leadership through structured training programmes and a collaborative environment where diversity of perspectives is celebrated.