Sephora Sales Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Aug 3, 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 seeks an experienced Sales Manager for its Grenoble store to lead a category team and drive commercial excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a dedicated category axis (perfume, skincare, makeup, cashier operations, or inventory management) within the store
- Organize and plan team activities aligned with commercial development and human resources objectives
- Motivate and coach a team of sales advisors towards shared goals and targets
- Develop comprehensive product and service knowledge across the Sephora portfolio and transfer expertise to team members
- Drive commercial performance against category-specific and store-wide KPIs
- Ensure consistent, exceptional customer satisfaction and engagement across the category
Qualifications
- Proven previous management experience in a customer service-driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to drive results and foster collective success
- Strong intellectual agility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-moving industry
- Ability to be proactive, solution-focused, and responsive to change
- High performance standards and commitment to excellence
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of management experience in a customer service-oriented retail or beauty environment
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Benefits
Fixed and variable compensation (details competitive); healthcare coverage (Mutuelle); profit-sharing scheme; employee incentive plan; 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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