Sephora Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- ThionvilleGrand EstFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 19, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group, known for an extensive assortment of prestige and emerging beauty brands. As an employer, Sephora emphasises retail excellence, talent development and a customer-centric culture, offering structured training and clear career pathways within the beauty sector.
Sephora Thionville hires a Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship) — in-store alternance to train in beauty retail. Apply for an apprenticeship in Thionville, France.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome clients, assess needs and deliver personalised product and service recommendations that build loyalty.
- Drive sales and meet individual and store commercial objectives through cross-selling and upselling.
- Create memorable in-store experiences that reflect Sephora’s brand standards and customer service ethos.
- Participate in store activations, promotional events and commercial challenges to support traffic and conversion.
- Contribute to visual merchandising, stock replenishment and maintaining an orderly, brand-aligned sales floor.
- Follow the alternance training plan and apply learning on the sales floor to progress toward the qualifying diploma.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Baccalauréat (high-school diploma), preferably with a specialisation in sales or aesthetics.
- Eligible for and committed to an alternance (apprenticeship) program leading to a Bac+2 (or higher) qualification.
- Strong client service orientation with a genuine interest in beauty products and trends.
- Team-player mentality, motivated by collective success and able to work retail hours including evenings and weekends.
- Professional presentation and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Skills
Experience
Beginner — no prior professional experience required. Previous retail or beauty experience is a plus but the role is designed for candidates beginning their career and completing vocational training through the alternance.
Education
Baccalauréat (high-school diploma) minimum; candidate must be enrolled in or prepared to enrol in a Bac+2 (or equivalent) apprenticeship program in sales/beauty.
Workplace
This position is based in Thionville, Grand Est, France, within easy reach of Metz.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, energetic workplace where diversity and creativity are valued. The company invests in employee development through hands-on training, mentorship and internal mobility, creating an environment where ambitious individuals can learn, perform and progress within beauty retail.
About Cerulean
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