Sephora Sales Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Sep 4, 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 position at Sephora Lyon. Lead a product category with proven retail management experience and customer-service excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a product category or operational axis, driving commercial growth and team engagement
  • Organize and plan team activities aligned with store commercial and workforce development objectives
  • Motivate and coach a team of sales advisors toward shared performance targets and customer satisfaction goals
  • Develop and communicate Sephora product and service knowledge to enhance team capabilities
  • Implement and monitor strategic levers to drive category performance and overall store results
  • Drive team development and performance management within your area of responsibility

Qualifications

  • Proven managerial experience in a customer-service-oriented retail or commercial environment
  • Strong commercial acumen and results-oriented mindset
  • Team leadership and coaching abilities
  • Customer service excellence
  • Agility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving market
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Skills

Team management Sales performance optimization Staff motivation and coaching Product knowledge development Commercial planning Customer service leadership Strategic execution

Experience

Minimum 3 years of managerial experience in a customer-service-oriented professional environment.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

The role is situated in Lyon, Rhône, France.

Benefits

Fixed salary plus variable compensation, employee healthcare coverage, profit-sharing plan, and additional company 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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Sephora

Sephora Sales Manager

Lyon, France

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