Sephora Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- ThoiryAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 23, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global beauty retailer renowned for an extensive portfolio of cosmetics, fragrance and skincare brands. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora is recognized for fast-paced retail innovation, strong brand curation and systematic investment in talent development across its network of stores.
Sephora — Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship) in Thoiry (Val Thoiry). Join Sephora's alternance programme to train in retail sales and beauty advising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and deliver personalised beauty consultations that create memorable in-store experiences.
- Recommend and demonstrate Sephora products and services to convert visits into sales and foster customer loyalty.
- Support store merchandising, product presentation and stock replenishment to maintain brand standards.
- Participate in in-store events, promotional activities and commercial challenges to drive sales targets.
- Apply training learnings from the alternance programme and collaborate with colleagues to achieve store objectives.
Qualifications
- Minimum secondary-school diploma (Baccalauréat), preferably in sales, retail or aesthetics.
- Enrolled in, or prepared to enroll in, a Bac+2 (or higher) vocational qualification via an alternance/apprenticeship programme.
- Strong customer-service orientation with a genuine interest in beauty products and trends.
- Team-player attitude, resilience, and a drive for collective achievement.
- Willingness to work retail hours, including evenings and weekends.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level / beginner. No prior professional experience required; enthusiasm for beauty retail and any previous customer-facing or sales experience is an advantage.
Education
Baccalauréat (high-school diploma) minimum; candidate must be preparing a Bac+2 (or higher) qualification through an alternance/apprenticeship contract.
Workplace
This position is based in Thoiry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented culture that celebrates diversity and creativity. The company emphasizes learning and internal mobility, offering structured training and opportunities to develop retail and leadership skills within a dynamic retail environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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