Sephora Sales Manager
- Location
- Lyon Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 29, 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 to lead a specific sales axis (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cashier Operations, or Store Management) at the Lyon Part-Dieu location. Reporting as a department leader, the successful candidate will organize and drive team activity through proven commercial and human development strategies while motivating a team of Sales Advisors and managing key sales levers aligned with store growth objectives. The role demands product expertise, coaching capability, and a customer-centric approach to deliver exceptional service and exceed sales targets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a specific sales axis (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cashier, or Store Operations) with accountability for team performance and commercial results
- Organize and plan team activities while implementing growth levers aligned with the store's commercial and human development strategy
- Motivate and coach a team of Sales Advisors around collective objectives to drive customer satisfaction and sales performance
- Develop and share in-depth product and service knowledge with team members to overcome category challenges and support store-wide initiatives
- Drive results through agile problem-solving and proactive commercial recommendations in an evolving retail environment
Qualifications
- Proven managerial experience in a customer-service-oriented environment
- Demonstrated commercial acumen with strong results orientation
- Ability to develop and execute team engagement and growth strategies
- Strong organizational and planning capabilities
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and authentic team culture
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of proven managerial experience in a customer-service-focused commercial environment, with demonstrated success leading sales teams and driving revenue growth.
Education
Not specified; secondary education or equivalent expected.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Benefits
Fixed salary plus attractive variable compensation; health insurance (mutuelle); employee profit-sharing and incentive schemes; 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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