Sephora Sales Manager (Work‑Study)

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer known for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, fragrance and skincare. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines entrepreneurial retail dynamism with the resources of a major luxury conglomerate, offering structured training pathways and broad mobility across an international store network.

1. Co-lead the commercial activity of an assigned department/axis (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, Operations) alongside the store leadership.
2. Organize and plan daily and weekly team activity, including staffing, task allocation and visual merchandising priorities.
3. Implement and animate growth levers defined in the commercial and human development plan for the perimeter.
4. Propose and deploy initiatives to support the department’s commercial project and improve customer conversion.
5. Motivate, coach and develop Sales Advisors to achieve shared sales targets and deliver an exceptional client experience.
6. Contribute to onboarding and training of new advisors and monitor key performance indicators for the department.

1. Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) minimum and enrolled to prepare a Master 1 or 2 in commercial management (work‑study/apprenticeship).
2. Strong customer‑service orientation with a passion for beauty and retail.
3. Demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative mindset; readiness to take on operational responsibility.
4. High levels of motivation, resilience and ability to work in a fast‑paced retail environment.
5. Availability to work on site at the Nantes Atlantis store and to follow a structured alternance program.

1. Retail team leadership
2. Commercial development and sales coaching
3. Customer experience excellence
4. Workforce planning and shift organisation
5. Merchandising basics and visual standards
6. Performance monitoring against KPIs
7. Effective communication and team motivation

Entry-level: targeting recent graduates or early‑career candidates. Suitable for those beginning a managerial trajectory in retail; prior customer‑facing sales experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) and enrolled in a Master 1 or 2 in Commercial Management or equivalent (work‑study/apprenticeship).

Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast‑moving retail culture that values authenticity, diversity and collective success. The environment emphasizes hands‑on learning, leadership development and the opportunity to shape memorable client experiences within a leading beauty brand.