Sephora Sales Manager
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
About %s
Sephora is a luxury beauty retailer and subsidiary of LVMH, operating a selective distribution network across Europe and globally. The brand is renowned for curating prestige beauty products across fragrance, skincare, makeup, and wellness categories. Sephora cultivates a workplace environment centred on recognizing and valuing talent, fostering deep interpersonal connections, and celebrating diversity and inclusion—principles that extend across its entire workforce and retail operations.
Sephora, Villeneuve la Garenne: Sales Manager alternance programme combining professional management certification with retail training.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize sales activity for assigned department or product category (fragrance, skincare, makeup, checkout, operations)
- Develop and execute growth drivers aligned with commercial and human development plans for the assigned perimeter
- Motivate and manage advisory staff around shared objectives with focus on customer satisfaction and exceptional customer experience
- Build product and service knowledge across the Sephora portfolio and transfer expertise to team members to meet departmental and store-wide commercial targets
Qualifications
- Baccalauréat +2 (Level 2 secondary qualification) minimum
- Professional certification in management or equivalent qualification pursued through the alternance programme
- Demonstrated results orientation and customer satisfaction focus
- Leadership and team motivation capability
Skills
Experience
Entry-level experience acceptable; candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for luxury beauty retail, passion for commerce, and aptitude for team-based environments. No prior managerial experience required as the role is structured as a formal training and certification programme.
Education
Baccalauréat +2 (equivalent to advanced secondary or post-secondary qualification, typically following French educational standards).
Workplace
This position is based in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Sephora fosters an authentic community where team spirit is strengthened by diversity and inclusion. The brand emphasizes personal development and leadership growth, providing resources and opportunities to learn, innovate, and advance. Working at Sephora means participating in meaningful work where each action contributes to creating unique experiences for customers and shaping the beauty universe; employees are empowered to make a difference within an environment that celebrates individuality and collective success.
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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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