Sephora Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)

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

Retail sales and clienteling Product knowledge (cosmetics, skincare, fragrance) Customer service and active listening Visual merchandising basics Effective communication and teamwork

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

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.

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Sephora

Sephora Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)

Thoiry, France

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