Sephora Sales Manager
- Location
- LyonAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 28, 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 Lyon, France – lead a beauty product category team, manage sales advisors, drive commercial growth. CDI, full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize a product category team, planning and executing activities aligned with commercial development objectives
- Motivate and manage sales advisors towards collective targets, fostering enthusiasm and client satisfaction
- Develop comprehensive product knowledge of Sephora's services and beauty range, then transmit expertise to team members
- Drive commercial performance within the assigned category and across the broader store operation
- Implement growth levers and commercial strategies to achieve team and store-level KPIs
Qualifications
- Proven first management experience in a customer-service-focused industry
- Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated results orientation
- Excellent team leadership and collective achievement capabilities
- Intellectual rigor and agility in a dynamic retail environment
- Proactive problem-solving and proposal development skills
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of management experience in a customer-service-oriented professional environment.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Benefits
Fixed and variable compensation, health insurance (mutuelle), profit-sharing, performance incentive scheme, 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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