Make Up For Ever Makeup and Sales Expert
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
MAKE UP FOR EVER is a Paris-born professional makeup house and a brand within the LVMH group. The Maison is known for high-performance cosmetics and a strong education culture; it distributes globally through a network of owned and partner doors, including prestige retailers such as Sephora.
Make Up For Ever seeks a Makeup and Sales Expert in Levallois-Perret (France) to lead in-store masterclasses and drive sales at Sephora.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver a welcoming, professional and personalised client experience: identify needs, perform makeup applications, share techniques and build client loyalty.
- Proactively sell MAKE UP FOR EVER products on the shop floor, meet individual and brand sales targets and maximise basket value through upselling and cross-selling.
- Design, present and animate in-store masterclasses and exclusive activations in collaboration with Sephora management and the brand team.
- Train and coach Sephora floor teams on product knowledge, application techniques and seasonal launches to increase MAKE UP FOR EVER sell-through.
- Maintain visual merchandising and hygiene standards: manage testers, restock gondolas and ensure a pristine presentation of the brand space.
- Establish and foster a professional partnership with Sephora store management and makeup leads; negotiate and implement commercial initiatives for the point of sale.
- Report monthly quantitative and qualitative performance metrics to brand managers according to provided briefs and guidelines.
Qualifications
- Diploma in aesthetics/cosmetology or business; diploma from a professional makeup school is a strong advantage.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in cosmetics retail or selective beauty distribution, with direct exposure to Sephora or similar prestige retailers.
- Proven makeup expertise and demonstrable experience delivering makeovers and public demonstrations.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and a track record of meeting sales objectives.
- Excellent communication and training skills; ability to present confidently to both clients and store teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience selling cosmetics in a selective retail environment, with prior responsibility for in-store demonstrations, training or brand activations. Experience partnering with Sephora or major prestige retailers is highly desirable.
Education
Diploma in aesthetics/cosmetology or business; professional makeup school diploma a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
MAKE UP FOR EVER fosters an inclusive collective culture that celebrates individuality and creativity while emphasising professional excellence and respect for people and the environment. As part of LVMH, the brand combines the agility of a creative Maison with the structure and international footprint of a leading luxury group.
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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