Sephora Sales Manager (Apprenticeship)

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Posted Mar 25, 2026

Sephora — Apprenticeship Sales Manager (Alternance) in Blois. Join Sephora’s retail team while preparing a Master in commercial management.

Overview

Sephora is an international beauty retailer renowned for its curated selection of prestige and emerging brands. As part of the selective retailing sector within the LVMH ecosystem, Sephora is recognized for a fast-paced retail environment that emphasizes client experience, innovation in merchandising, and internal talent development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Co-lead a commercial area (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations) alongside a store manager, assuming responsibility for daily sales activity and results.
  • Plan and organise team schedules and in-store activity to execute the commercial and human development plan for the assigned perimeter.
  • Animate and deploy growth levers for the department: product presentation, visual merchandising, promotions and conversion initiatives.
  • Coach, motivate and develop Sales Advisors through target setting, feedback and on-the-job training to ensure elevated client experiences.
  • Contribute to the commercial project of the department by proposing actionable initiatives and supporting their implementation.
  • Monitor sales KPIs, stock levels and cash procedures; ensure compliance with store standards and client service protocols.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) completed; candidate must be enrolled to prepare a Master 1 or Master 2 in commercial/retail management via an alternance programme.
  • Strong customer-service orientation with demonstrable interest in beauty and retail.
  • Aptitude for team leadership and motivation; ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary store team.
  • Proactivity, organisational rigour and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a dynamic retail environment.

Skills

Team leadership Client service and experience design Visual merchandising Sales KPI tracking and commercial reporting Coaching and staff development Inventory and cash management

Experience

Suitable for early-career candidates; prior retail or sales experience is advantageous but not mandatory. The role is designed for a candidate beginning a Master's in commercial management and seeking practical store leadership experience through an alternance contract.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) minimum; enrolled in, or about to begin, a Master 1 or Master 2 programme in commercial/retail management (alternance required).

Workplace

The role is situated in Blois, Blois, France — conveniently close to Tours. There are currently 3 open positions in Blois on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.296 open roles — 121 of them newly added.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, high-energy culture that prizes diversity, creativity and collective achievement. The brand places strong emphasis on continuous learning and offers structured pathways for talent development within a collaborative 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.