Sephora Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)
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Overview
Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail, known for an expansive assortment of cosmetics, fragrances and skincare. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines an entrepreneurial retail culture with the resources of a major luxury conglomerate, offering structured training and internal mobility across its European and international store network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet customers and build rapport to deliver personalised beauty advice and product recommendations.
- Drive sales through consultative selling, product demonstrations and proposing Sephora services aligned with customer needs.
- Contribute to customer retention via clienteling activities and follow‑up.
- Maintain merchandising standards, stock presentation and visual displays to reflect brand guidelines.
- Participate in store events, promotions and commercial challenges to meet sales targets.
- Follow the structured alternance training plan, apply learning on the sales floor and share feedback with the team.
Qualifications
- Minimum Baccalauréat (high school diploma) with a specialization in sales and/or esthetics.
- Candidate must be enrolling in a Bac+2 (or equivalent) programme as part of the alternance contract.
- Strong customer‑service orientation and a demonstrable interest in beauty and cosmetics.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a retail team and adapt to a fast‑paced store environment.
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; the role is designed for beginners entering the beauty retail sector. Previous retail, cosmetics or customer‑facing experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Baccalauréat (preferably in sales or esthetics) and commitment to pursue a Bac+2 (or equivalent) qualification through an alternance / work‑study programme.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lorient, Brittany, France — conveniently close to Rennes. Within Brittany, Cerulean currently features 3 open roles. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.406 open roles — 236 of them newly added.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team‑oriented retail culture that values authenticity, diversity and personal development. The environment emphasises hands‑on learning, internal mobility and the opportunity to develop leadership through customer‑centric retail practice.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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