Sephora Sales Manager (Apprenticeship)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for its wide assortment of cosmetics and fragrances, strong retail expertise and commitment to talent development, offering structured training pathways and career mobility across its international network.
Sephora — Sales Manager (Apprenticeship) in Poitiers: alternance role coaching a sales team and managing a store department.
Role & Responsibilities
- Co-lead the commercial activity of a store department or axis (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations) alongside the store manager or supervising manager.
- Organise and plan team schedules and daily activity to achieve sales targets and deploy the commercial development plan for the perimeter.
- Animate growth levers and contribute proactively to the department's commercial project with actionable proposals.
- Coach, motivate and develop Sales Advisors to reach individual and collective objectives while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
- Contribute to merchandising, stock rotation and in-store operations to optimise availability and presentation.
- Participate in the formal alternance training programme and apply acquired learning on the shop floor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) minimum and enrolled to prepare a Master 1 or Master 2 in commercial management, retail or equivalent (alternance contract).
- Strong customer-service orientation and proven interpersonal skills.
- Aptitude for team leadership, coaching and working collaboratively.
- Motivated by retail performance targets and comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role designed for recent graduates or early-career candidates; prior retail or sales experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) required; candidate must be enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme (alternance).
Workplace
This position is based in Poitiers, Poitiers, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented culture that values diversity, creativity and personal development. The brand emphasises learning and leadership through hands-on training and peer collaboration within a dynamic retail environment.
About Cerulean
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