- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 25, 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 specialized category (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, or Operations) within its Paris La Défense store. The role involves organizing team activities, driving commercial growth, developing product expertise, and motivating a team of sales advisors to exceed customer satisfaction and sales objectives. This full-time, on-site position requires a proven management background in a customer-service-oriented environment and strong commercial acumen.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize team activities across assigned category (Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, or Operations)
- Plan and execute commercial growth strategies aligned with departmental and store development objectives
- Develop in-depth product and service knowledge and share expertise with team members
- Motivate and direct sales advisors toward collective objectives and customer satisfaction targets
- Drive category performance and address commercial challenges through strategic planning and team coaching
- Foster a service-oriented, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
- Proven first management experience in a customer-service-driven retail environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams toward commercial objectives
- Strong knowledge of beauty, cosmetics, or luxury retail products
- Excellent customer service orientation and problem-solving capabilities
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on collective success
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of proven management experience in a retail or customer-service environment, ideally within beauty, cosmetics, or luxury goods. Demonstrated track record of leading sales teams and achieving commercial objectives.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Fixed salary plus attractive variable compensation; health insurance; profit-sharing plan; employee incentive scheme; 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
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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