Sephora Sales Advisor (Alternance)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 19, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, renowned for its wide assortment of prestige and emerging brands. The company is recognized for a high-energy retail environment that emphasizes customer experience, diversity and inclusion, and structured learning pathways for retail talent.
Sephora Rouen (Barentin) is hiring a Sales Advisor in alternance — apprenticeship position to train in beauty retail sales and client advising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome clients, deliver personalised consultations and product recommendations aligned with their needs and preferences.
- Drive sales and conversion through effective presentation, suggestion selling and by promoting Sephora services and loyalty programmes.
- Create exceptional in-store experiences that reflect Sephora’s brand standards and contribute to customer retention.
- Support and execute visual merchandising, product replenishment and store routines to maintain an inspiring sales floor.
- Participate in in-store events, promotions and commercial challenges to meet team sales targets.
- Follow the apprenticeship training plan, apply learnings on the shop floor and collaborate with mentors and managers to develop professional skills.
Qualifications
- Baccalauréat (high-school diploma) in sales, aesthetics/cosmetology or equivalent vocational track.
- Enrolled or willing to enroll in a Bac+2 (or higher) apprenticeship/alternance programme in sales, retail or beauty.
- Strong customer-service orientation with enthusiasm for client relationships and retail performance.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and to adapt to a fast-paced store environment.
- Availability to work on-site with flexibility for retail shift patterns, including weekends and evenings as required.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for candidates with little or no prior professional experience; previous retail or beauty experience is a plus but not required.
Education
Baccalauréat (high-school diploma) in sales, aesthetics/cosmetology or related field; commitment to pursue a Bac+2 apprenticeship qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Rouen, Rouen, France.
Culture
Sephora cultivates a dynamic, inclusive retail culture that prizes authenticity, team spirit and continuous learning. Employees are encouraged to develop leadership and technical skills through on-the-job training and structured development paths within a fast-moving beauty environment.
About Cerulean
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