Sephora Sales Manager (Work‑Study)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora, part of the LVMH group, is a leading global prestige beauty retailer with an extensive portfolio of fragrance, skincare and make‑up brands. The employer is recognized for a fast‑paced retail environment that emphasises customer experience, talent development and commercial innovation across its boutiques.
Sephora Saint‑Étienne — Sales Manager (Work‑Study). Work‑study managerial role in-store leading teams and driving commercial performance (alternance).
Role & Responsibilities
- Co-lead the commercial activity of a designated department or category (Perfume, Skincare, Makeup, Cash, Operations) alongside a store manager; ensure sales targets and KPIs are met.
- Plan and organise daily team activity, staffing and schedules to optimise sales performance and customer service.
- Activate and animate commercial levers — merchandising, visual standards, in‑store promotions and category projects — to drive growth in the assigned perimeter.
- Coach, motivate and develop sales advisors through goal setting, monitoring and feedback to deliver exceptional client experiences.
- Contribute ideas and proposals to the departmental commercial plan and support its execution in-line with store strategy.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bac+3/Bachelor degree; candidate must be eligible to pursue a Master 1 or Master 2 via an alternance (work‑study) contract.
- Strong customer service orientation with a passion for beauty and retail.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take responsibility for team performance.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team and to engage colleagues around shared objectives.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — suited to recent graduates or candidates with limited retail experience seeking a work‑study managerial pathway; prior internships or exposure to beauty retail is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) minimum; enrolled in or eligible for Master 1/Master 2 via alternance (work‑study) programme.
Workplace
This position is based in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Lyon.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, team‑oriented culture that values diversity, authenticity and personal development. The workplace emphasises hands‑on learning, leadership growth and collaborative energy typical of a high‑volume, trend‑driven retail environment within the LVMH group.
About Cerulean
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