Make Up For Ever Make Up and Sales Expert
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jun 29, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
Founded in Paris in 1984 by artist and educator Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever is a professional beauty house renowned for high-performance formulas, creative freedom, and close ties to the worlds of stage, fashion, and cinema. As an employer, the brand cultivates an environment where artistry, technical excellence, and inclusivity meet, empowering teams to innovate for both professionals and beauty enthusiasts worldwide. With its Parisian heritage and global reach, Make Up For Ever offers talents the opportunity to contribute to a bold, expert-led culture that values education, diversity, collaboration, and the transformative power of makeup.
Make Up For Ever seeks a Make Up and Sales Expert in Cannes, France to drive cosmetics sales and brand partnerships in the Côte d'Azur region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide consultative, personalized service to all customers including makeup application, color matching, and technique guidance to drive sales conversion and brand loyalty
- Actively present and recommend MAKE UP FOR EVER products while demonstrating makeup expertise and techniques
- Conduct and animate masterclass demonstrations and training sessions on the retail floor
- Maintain optimal store presentation including tester maintenance, gondola organization, and adherence to hygiene protocols
- Develop and implement exclusive promotional animations in collaboration with area management and Sephora store leadership to differentiate market presence
- Deliver monthly quantitative and qualitative performance reporting to management according to established briefs and guidelines
- Train Sephora color-line staff on product benefits, application techniques, and brand differentiation throughout the year, particularly during new product launches
- Foster professional relationships and trust with Sephora makeup department leads and store directors across the assigned territory
- Achieve assigned sales objectives and contribute to overall team performance targets
Qualifications
- Diploma in aesthetics, cosmetology, or commerce; makeup artistry certification preferred
- Minimum 2–3 years of proven sales experience in cosmetics or selective retail
- Demonstrated expertise in makeup application, color theory, and product knowledge
- Familiarity with selective beauty retail environments and Sephora operations
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation capabilities
- Commercial mindset with ability to challenge stakeholders and drive partnerships
- Fluency in another foreign language is advantageous
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years of direct experience in cosmetics sales or beauty retail, preferably within selective distribution channels such as Sephora or comparable luxury beauty environments.
Education
Diploma in aesthetics, cosmetology, or commerce; makeup artistry certification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Culture
Make Up For Ever fosters a dynamic, artistry-led culture where creativity, technical excellence, and education are central to the employee experience. As a brand rooted in the professional makeup community, it offers an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, share expertise, and bring bold beauty visions to life.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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