Sephora Retail Manager Trainee (Apprenticeship)
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About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer renowned for its curated mix of makeup, skincare and fragrance. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines a strong retail DNA with rich investment in training and talent mobility, offering fast-paced opportunities across retail operations, merchandising and customer experience.
Sephora — Lyon: Apprenticeship Sales Manager role (Alternance) to co-lead a store department and develop retail leadership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Co-lead the commercial activity of a designated department or axis (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Cashier, Operations) in partnership with the store management.
- Organize and plan team schedules and daily operations to deliver sales targets and service excellence.
- Implement and animate commercial development levers in line with the store’s business and human development plan.
- Support and contribute to the department’s commercial project by proposing initiatives to grow sales and improve customer experience.
- Motivate, coach and develop Sales Advisors around shared objectives to ensure exceptional client moments and sustained performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) minimum; enrolled in or preparing for a Master 1 or Master 2 in commercial/retail management as part of an alternance programme.
- Demonstrated customer service orientation and a passion for the beauty industry.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership potential with an eagerness to animate and develop teams.
- Result-driven mindset and readiness to take on new challenges in a dynamic retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for recent graduates or candidates at the beginning of their professional career; no prior managerial experience required as the role is delivered through the alternance training programme.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) required; candidate must be enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme in commercial/retail management as part of an alternance (apprenticeship) contract.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, high-energy retail culture that values authenticity, teamwork and personal development. The organisation emphasises learning and internal mobility, providing resources and structured training for aspiring leaders in the beauty sector.
About Cerulean
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