Sephora Assistant Project Manager — Makeup Visual Merchandising (Work‑Study)

Overview

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and member of the LVMH group, known for its curated multi‑brand assortment and in‑house Sephora Collection. The brand operates across numerous countries and positions itself at the intersection of luxury, innovation and inclusivity, offering a fast‑paced retail and omnichannel environment for beauty professionals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end project management for makeup visual merchandising initiatives across the European market, with primary focus on the 'The Next Big Thing' permanent fixtures and flex merchandising.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (assortment, design, purchasing, country VM teams) and external partners (brands, suppliers) to define scope and deliverable requirements for fixture updates.
• Develop and validate 3D visuals and assortments to ensure clarity, coherence and brand alignment.
• Drive supplier development: write technical briefs, validate technical plans, approve technical and decorated BATs, and supervise first‑of‑series production.
• Produce installation guidelines and implementation notices for each brand and fixture update.
• Manage project schedules (retroplanning), purchase orders, logistical follow‑up for deliveries and in‑store rollouts while maintaining budgetary control.
• Handle post‑delivery after‑sales (SAV) coordination with suppliers and country teams to resolve on‑site issues and ensure quality of implementation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Master 1 (business school or university) and eligible for a 24‑month alternance work‑study contract starting September 2026.
• Strong interest in visual merchandising and the prestige beauty/cosmetics sector; prior internship or alternance experience in beauty or retail is advantageous.
• Demonstrated organisational rigour, ability to manage priorities and respect project timelines.
• Proactive mindset with creative sensitivity, a meticulous eye for detail and strong interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Comfortable operating in an international environment with a good command of English.

Skills

Experience

Beginner — currently enrolled in Master 1; a first professional experience (internship or alternance) in cosmetics, beauty retail or visual merchandising is desirable but not mandatory.

Education

Master 1 level (business school or university) — eligible for a work‑study (alternance) contract.

Workplace

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, diverse and collaborative workplace where team spirit and personal development are actively encouraged. The environment emphasizes continuous learning, creativity and cross‑functional cooperation, enabling employees to shape distinctive retail experiences in beauty.

About Cerulean

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