- Location
- Strasbourg Grand Est France
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €1,200–1,650/month
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins seeks a Sales Animator on an alternance (apprenticeship) contract to drive retail activations across multiple beauty counters (Sephora, Marionnaud, Nocibé) in the Strasbourg region. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the successful candidate will serve as a brand ambassador, driving consumer engagement through product demonstrations, skin diagnostics, consultative selling, and event-based promotions whilst ensuring merchandising standards and inventory management across assigned locations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the Clarins brand ambassador across all assigned retail locations, embodying the brand's heritage, values, and product philosophy
- Conduct skin diagnostics and establish personalized beauty recommendations (beauty prescriptions) for customers
- Execute consultative sales techniques to recruit, develop, and retain a loyal customer base
- Achieve individual and team sales targets whilst developing cross-sell opportunities across the product range
- Organize and execute promotional events designed to boost sales over defined periods in line with group guidelines
- Ensure proper product placement and adherence to group merchandising policies across all points of sale
- Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels for retail products, testers, and promotional materials
- Welcome and advise customers in accordance with Clarins' service guidelines, providing personalized recommendations based on customer needs
- Provide weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative performance reporting
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales objectives
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent program at Bac +2/+3 level or higher
- Demonstrable passion for the beauty sector and the Clarins brand portfolio
- First professional experience in beauty, whether through internship or apprenticeship
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools
- Strong customer-centric and results-oriented mindset
- Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail capabilities
- Ability to work autonomously whilst demonstrating agility in dynamic environments
- Polyvalent professional comfortable with varied, multi-tasking responsibilities
Skills
Experience
First professional experience in the beauty or luxury retail sector, through internship or apprenticeship, is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of skincare and makeup product categories.
Education
Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent program (Bac +2/+3 minimum)
Workplace
The role is situated in Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 1,200 to EUR 1,650 per month.
Benefits
Transport reimbursement (65%), company restaurant, corporate benefits program (CSE), staff product allocation, Wellpass (Gymlib) fitness subscription access
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
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