Sephora Sales Manager
- Location
- LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jul 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.
Sephora: Sales Manager (CDI) in Lyon – lead a beauty retail category with full-time team management and commercial targets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a designated category or operational area, organizing and planning team activities in alignment with commercial and human resources development plans
- Motivate and inspire the sales team to meet collective objectives while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and engagement
- Develop comprehensive product and service expertise and transfer knowledge to the team to address commercial challenges and store-wide goals
- Drive growth levers and implement commercial initiatives to achieve category-specific and store-level performance targets
Qualifications
- Proven successful management experience in a customer-service-oriented environment
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on collective achievement and team success
- Strong intellectual flexibility and problem-solving capability
- Proactive approach with strong propositions and solutions-focused mentality
- Demanding standards with agility and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment
Skills
Experience
Proven first management experience in a customer service-focused professional environment is mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Benefits
Fixed salary plus attractive variable compensation, health insurance (mutuelle), profit-sharing plan (participation), employee incentive scheme (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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