Sephora Sales Manager (Work‑Study)
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Sephora — Nantes Atlantis seeks a Sales Manager (Work‑Study) on site. Apprenticeship for Bac+3/4 candidates preparing a Master in commercial management.
Overview
Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer known for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, fragrance and skincare. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines entrepreneurial retail dynamism with the resources of a major luxury conglomerate, offering structured training pathways and broad mobility across an international store network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Co-lead the commercial activity of an assigned department/axis (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Checkout, Operations) alongside the store leadership.
- Organize and plan daily and weekly team activity, including staffing, task allocation and visual merchandising priorities.
- Implement and animate growth levers defined in the commercial and human development plan for the perimeter.
- Propose and deploy initiatives to support the department’s commercial project and improve customer conversion.
- Motivate, coach and develop Sales Advisors to achieve shared sales targets and deliver an exceptional client experience.
- Contribute to onboarding and training of new advisors and monitor key performance indicators for the department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) minimum and enrolled to prepare a Master 1 or 2 in commercial management (work‑study/apprenticeship).
- Strong customer‑service orientation with a passion for beauty and retail.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative mindset; readiness to take on operational responsibility.
- High levels of motivation, resilience and ability to work in a fast‑paced retail environment.
- Availability to work on site at the Nantes Atlantis store and to follow a structured alternance program.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: targeting recent graduates or early‑career candidates. Suitable for those beginning a managerial trajectory in retail; prior customer‑facing sales experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/Bac+4) and enrolled in a Master 1 or 2 in Commercial Management or equivalent (work‑study/apprenticeship).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France. Across the Pays de la Loire region, Cerulean lists 35 open positions — 1 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.401 open roles in France, including 236 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast‑moving retail culture that values authenticity, diversity and collective success. The environment emphasizes hands‑on learning, leadership development and the opportunity to shape memorable client experiences within a leading beauty brand.
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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