Sephora Sales Manager (Apprenticeship)

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Posted Mar 23, 2026

Sephora — Marseille: Sales Manager (Apprenticeship). Train as a Manager des Ventes at Terrasses du Port, leading a department and coaching sales teams.

Overview

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, known for an extensive portfolio of brands, experiential retail concepts and a strong culture of training and internal mobility. The company emphasizes diversity, innovation and customer-centric service across its network of stores and digital platforms.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Co-lead the commercial activity of an assigned department/axis (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations) alongside a store manager or team leader.
  • Organize and plan daily team schedules and store activity to deliver on sales targets and the commercial development plan for the perimeter.
  • Animate and deploy growth levers (promotions, product activations, merchandising and customer engagement) to drive footfall and conversion.
  • Coach, motivate and develop sales advisors to achieve shared objectives and deliver exceptional client experiences.
  • Contribute proactively to the department’s commercial projects and be a source of proposals to improve performance.
  • Support operational tasks including cash management, stock/exploitation processes and in-store standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) minimum; currently enrolled in or applying to a Master 1/2 in Commercial Management, Business or Retail Management (alternance).
  • Strong client service orientation with a flair for relationship-building and delivering premium experiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to animate a team toward collective objectives.
  • Resilience, adaptability and a readiness to take on operational and commercial challenges in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills

Retail sales Team leadership Customer service Commercial planning Sales coaching Merchandising KPI monitoring Retail operations and cash handling

Experience

Entry-level: candidate may be early in their career. Previous retail or customer-facing experience (internships, part-time sales roles) is advantageous but not mandatory; eagerness to gain first-line managerial experience is essential.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) minimum; enrolled in or preparing for a Master’s (M1/M2) in commercial/retail management via an alternance/apprenticeship contract.

Workplace

The role is situated in Marseille, Marseille, France. There are currently 7 open positions in Marseille on Cerulean. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.401 open roles — 236 of them newly added.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast-paced retail culture that values authenticity, teamwork and continuous learning. Employees benefit from structured training, exposure to international beauty trends and clear development pathways within a leading global luxury 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.

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