Sephora Sales Advisor — Apprenticeship
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 27, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora, part of the LVMH Group, is a global beauty retailer curating prestige and mass-market cosmetics, fragrance, skincare and wellness brands. The company is recognised for its retail expertise, extensive store network and structured training and career development programmes that support internal mobility across omnichannel operations.
Sephora Lyon Confluence seeks a Sales Advisor (apprenticeship) — entry-level beauty retail role with on‑site training and client-facing responsibilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome clients and deliver personalised consultations across makeup, skincare and fragrance to build long‑term client relationships.
- Recommend and sell Sephora products and services to achieve individual and store sales targets through upselling and cross‑selling.
- Create memorable in‑store experiences that reflect the brand’s standards of service and make each visit exceptional.
- Support store merchandising, visual presentation and stock replenishment to maintain brand aesthetics and product availability.
- Participate in promotional events, in‑store activations and commercial challenges; contribute proactively to team objectives.
- Follow the alternance training curriculum and apply learning on the sales floor under the supervision of store leaders.
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate (secondary school diploma) with specialisation in sales or aesthetics or equivalent vocational qualification.
- Enrolment in a Bac+2 (or higher) programme delivered via alternance/apprenticeship for the duration of the contract.
- Strong customer service orientation, commercial drive and a genuine interest in beauty products and trends.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a retail team and to perform in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level role suitable for candidates with little or no professional experience; ideal for recent baccalaureate graduates wishing to train on the job in beauty retail through an alternance programme.
Education
Baccalaureate (preferably in sales or aesthetics) and acceptance onto a Bac+2 (or higher) alternance/apprenticeship curriculum.
Workplace
This position is based in Lyon, Lyon, France.
Culture
A fast‑paced, customer‑centric retail culture that values authenticity, diversity and teamwork. Sephora invests in training and personal development, encouraging employees to learn, innovate and progress within a supportive, high‑energy environment.
About Cerulean
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