Sephora Sales Manager
- Location
- ÉpagnyAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jun 15, 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.
Sales Manager role at Sephora in Épagny, France—lead a sales team and drive retail operations on a full-time, permanent basis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize the activity of an assigned business axis (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, Operations), implementing growth drivers aligned with the commercial and organizational development plan
- Motivate and manage a team of Sales Advisors toward shared objectives with the goal of satisfying and delighting customers
- Develop and deepen product and service knowledge across the Sephora portfolio and transmit expertise to the team to address commercial challenges of the assigned axis and store
- Drive results and collective success through proactive proposal generation and adaptive management in a rapidly evolving retail environment
Qualifications
- Proven first-time management experience in a customer service-oriented professional environment
- Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated commitment to collective achievement
- Strong intellectual flexibility, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving capability
- Rigor and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced retail setting
Skills
Experience
Prior managerial experience in a customer service-driven retail environment, with demonstrated success leading sales teams and driving commercial performance.
Workplace
The role is situated in Épagny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France — conveniently close to Annecy.
Benefits
Fixed and variable compensation package, health insurance (mutuelle), profit-sharing (participation and intéressement), 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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