- Location
- Meaux Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 9, 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.
The Sales Manager leads a designated Sephora department, plans and motivates the team, develops product and service expertise, and drives commercial performance. This is a permanent, on-site, 35-hour-per-week role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a designated department—Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cash Desk or Store Operations—and organize and plan the team’s activities.
- Drive the growth levers aligned with the commercial and people development plan for the area of responsibility.
- Motivate the Sales Advisors around shared objectives to satisfy and delight clients.
- Develop knowledge of Sephora products and services and share it with the team.
- Help the department and the wider store meet their commercial challenges.
Qualifications
- A successful first management experience in a professional environment focused on customer service is essential.
- Results-oriented, with a focus on collective success.
- Intellectually agile, responsive and proactive in making proposals.
- Demanding and adaptable in a constantly changing environment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years
Workplace
This position is based in Meaux, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Benefits
Attractive variable compensation, health insurance, employee profit-sharing and incentive schemes, and other 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
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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