Sephora Sales Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
About %s
Sephora, a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is the world's leading selective perfumery and beauty retailer. Operating across Europe and beyond, Sephora operates as a community-driven beauty destination dedicated to offering expertise, inclusivity, and personalized customer experiences.
Sales Manager position at Sephora in Nancy, France. Lead a beauty category team and drive commercial growth in a full-time CDI role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize daily activities for an assigned category (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cashier, or Operations) while implementing commercial growth initiatives aligned with the store's strategic plan
- Manage and motivate a team of sales advisors to achieve collective sales objectives and deliver exceptional customer service
- Develop comprehensive product and service knowledge and disseminate this expertise across the team to address category-specific commercial challenges
- Implement operational best practices and drive performance against KPIs within the assigned category and broader store operations
Qualifications
- Proven first management experience in a customer-service oriented environment
- Demonstrated results-driven mindset with commitment to collective success
- Strong intellectual agility and adaptability in a dynamic retail environment
- Ability to translate strategic directives into executable category plans
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of successful management experience in a customer-service focused sector. Prior retail or beauty industry exposure is advantageous.
Education
No specific educational qualification mentioned; however, secondary education (BAC) or equivalent professional qualification is expected.
Workplace
This position is based in Nancy, Grand Est, France.
Benefits
Fixed salary plus performance-based variable compensation, employee benefits package including health insurance (Mutuelle), profit-sharing scheme (Participation), performance bonus (Intéressement), and other social benefits
Culture
Sephora cultivates an environment where authenticity is celebrated and team diversity strengthens collective performance. The brand fosters a culture of personal development and adaptive leadership, offering resources and pathways for continuous learning, innovation, and career evolution within a beauty-centric community committed to creating meaningful customer experiences.
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