Sephora Sales Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 14, 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 role in Avignon, France – lead beauty category team on CDI basis with competitive compensation and benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize team activity across assigned category (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cashier, or Operations), implementing commercial growth levers and human development strategies
- Motivate and manage sales advisor team around shared objectives to satisfy and exceed customer expectations
- Develop and transmit in-depth knowledge of Sephora products and services to drive category and store performance
- Execute category-specific commercial strategies aligned with overall store commercial and human development plans
- Drive results through team excellence and collective success across assigned responsibility area
Qualifications
- Proven prior management experience in customer service-oriented retail environment
- Results-oriented mindset with focus on collective achievement
- Strong intellectual agility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving market
- Exacting standards and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Proactive problem-solver with strong proposal-making capability
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated management experience in a customer service-driven retail or beauty environment, with proven ability to lead sales teams and deliver commercial results.
Workplace
This position is based in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Benefits
Fixed and variable compensation, employee mutual insurance, profit-sharing, employee savings plan, and additional social benefits
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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