Sephora Sales Manager

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Location
NantesPays de la LoireFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
May 4, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail and a member of the LVMH selective retail portfolio. The brand is recognised for its broad assortment of perfumes, skincare and cosmetics, a high-energy retail environment and a focus on experiential client service. As an employer, Sephora promotes diversity, continuous learning and career progression within an international luxury retail network.

Sephora seeks a Sales Manager in Nantes Beaulieu, France — full-time retail leadership role (CDI, 35h) leading a beauty area and coaching a sales team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead a dedicated store area (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations), organising and planning daily activity to deliver sales and service objectives.
  • Translate the commercial and human development plan into concrete actions, activating growth levers and local initiatives to maximise revenue and margin.
  • Coach, motivate and develop sales advisors through individual coaching, product training and performance feedback to build capability and engagement.
  • Ensure outstanding client experience by implementing brand service standards, resolving escalations and fostering a client-centric culture.
  • Manage operational tasks for the area — rostering, stock control, visual standards and adherence to merchandising guidelines.
  • Monitor KPIs, analyse sales performance and propose corrective actions and promotional initiatives to achieve targets.
  • Maintain compliance with company procedures, health & safety and cash handling protocols.

Qualifications

  • Proven managerial experience (minimum 3 years) in a customer-service oriented retail environment.
  • Demonstrable commercial orientation with a track record of achieving sales targets and developing teams.
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities, with the ability to motivate a diverse sales team.
  • Highly organised, resilient and able to operate with agility in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of successful managerial experience in retail or customer-service driven operations, with responsibility for team leadership and commercial results.

Education

Secondary education diploma; vocational training or a degree in retail management, business, hospitality or a related field preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France.

Benefits

Attractive fixed and variable pay; company health insurance (mutuelle); profit-sharing and incentive plans (participation et intéressement); additional company benefits.

Culture

Sephora cultivates a high-energy, inclusive retail culture that values authenticity, teamwork and personal development. As part of the LVMH family, the brand emphasises leadership development, innovation and creating memorable client experiences.

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.

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