Sephora Sales Advisor (Work‑Study / Alternance)
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Sephora in Lorient seeks a Sales Advisor (Work‑Study / Alternance) — entry‑level beauty retail role with structured training and client advisory duties.
Overview
Sephora is a leading global specialty retailer in beauty, part of the LVMH group. The brand is known for an inclusive, trend‑driven retail experience and invests in training and internal mobility, offering immersive on‑the‑job learning across stores and service functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers, provide personalised beauty consultations and recommend Sephora products and services to meet client needs.
- Develop customer loyalty through active clienteling, follow‑up and by creating memorable in‑store experiences.
- Contribute to store sales targets through product knowledge, upselling and participation in commercial promotions and challenges.
- Support store operations including merchandise presentation, stock replenishment and maintaining visual standards to brand guidelines.
- Take part in the formal alternance training programme, apply learnings on the sales floor and complete required coursework or assessments.
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate (high school diploma) specialised in sales and/or aesthetics or equivalent vocational qualification.
- Eligible and motivated to undertake a work‑study (alternance) programme to prepare a Bac+2 level diploma or higher.
- Strong customer service orientation with enthusiasm for beauty and cosmetics.
- Collaborative team player, resilient, and driven by commercial objectives.
- Flexible availability including evenings and weekends as required by retail operations.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level role suitable for candidates with little or no professional experience; prior customer‑facing or retail experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Education
Baccalaureate (vocational/high school diploma) specialising in sales and/or aesthetics; candidate should be prepared to enrol in a Bac+2 (or higher) programme via alternance.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Lorient, Brittany, France, with easy access to Rennes. Across the Brittany region, Cerulean lists 3 open positions. Cerulean currently advertises 4.401 open roles in France, including 236 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an energetic, inclusive workplace where diversity and individual expression are valued. The company emphasises professional development through structured training, peer learning and opportunities for internal mobility within the LVMH group.
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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