Sephora Sales Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Aug 31, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Sephora Sales Manager position in Aix-en-Provence, France. Lead a sales team and drive commercial performance in this full-time CDI role.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and organize a sales team across one commercial axis (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, or Operations)
  • Plan team activities and implement growth strategies aligned with store commercial and human development plans
  • Motivate Sales Advisors toward shared objectives to achieve client satisfaction and engagement
  • Develop and transmit comprehensive product knowledge and service expertise to the team
  • Drive commercial performance and address category-specific challenges
  • Foster team engagement and collective success through results-oriented leadership

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated prior management experience in a customer service-oriented environment
  • Proven track record leading sales teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and results-driven mindset
  • Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Adaptability and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment

Skills

Team leadership and management Sales performance management Product knowledge development and transmission Commercial strategy implementation Customer service excellence Team motivation and engagement

Experience

Prior successful management experience in a customer-service-driven retail or commercial environment is required.

Workplace

This position is based in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

Benefits

Fixed compensation plus attractive variable component; employee benefits including health insurance (Mutuelle), profit-sharing (Participation), and performance incentives (Intéressement).

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

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 Manager

Aix-en-Provence, France

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