Sephora Sales Manager (Work‑Study)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 19, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora, part of the LVMH group, is a leading global beauty retailer renowned for its curated brand portfolio, experiential store environments and strong focus on product discovery and client service. As an employer, it emphasizes retail excellence, talent development and internal mobility across a fast‑paced, consumer‑centric organisation.
Sephora seeks a Sales Manager (Work‑Study) in Noyelles‑Godault, France — alternance role to prepare a Master in commercial management while co‑leading a store area.
Role & Responsibilities
- Co‑manage the commercial performance of a designated store area (e.g., Fragrance, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations) in partnership with the store leadership.
- Plan and organise daily team activity, including scheduling, task allocation and deployment of commercial levers to meet sales targets.
- Drive the area’s commercial project by proposing initiatives to increase sales, conversion and average transaction value.
- Lead, motivate and coach sales advisors to achieve shared objectives and to deliver exceptional client experiences.
- Ensure execution of in‑store standards for merchandising, product presentation and customer service within the assigned perimeter.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bac+3/Bachelor degree and enrolment in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme in commercial management or equivalent via an alternance (work‑study) contract.
- Strong service orientation with a genuine interest in beauty and retail.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams; appetite for targets and collective achievement.
- Professional maturity, organisational rigour and ability to operate in a fast‑moving retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level role targeted at recent graduates; prior retail or customer‑facing experience is advantageous but not mandatory. No extensive managerial experience required as training is provided during the alternance.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) required; candidate must be enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme in commercial/retail management under an alternance (work‑study) arrangement.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Noyelles-Godault, Noyelles-Godault, France, with easy access to Lille.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team‑oriented culture that values diversity, creativity and personal development. The environment is fast‑paced and customer‑centric, with strong emphasis on learning, internal mobility and on‑the‑job training for emerging retail leaders.
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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