Sephora Store Manager
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Sephora seeks a Store Manager in Montesson, France (CDI). Lead store operations, drive sales and develop a high-performing retail team.
Overview
Sephora is a global leader in beauty retail and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is known for its broad assortment of prestige and niche beauty brands, immersive in-store experiences and a culture that values creativity, customer service excellence and professional development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as the local ambassador for Sephora and ensure full deployment of the company’s strategic initiatives within the store.
- Lead, coach and develop a commercial team to deliver exceptional client experiences and sustainable loyalty.
- Recruit, onboard and train store staff; instill a culture of sales excellence and customer-centric service.
- Set, monitor and evaluate Sales Manager targets; implement corrective and innovative action plans to achieve objectives.
- Drive sales of products and services through commercial initiatives, promotions and targeted customer conversion.
- Monitor store performance through financial and HR KPIs; analyse data to define improvement plans.
- Ensure compliance with operational standards including visual identity, merchandising, in-store offers, services and stock management.
Qualifications
- Proven retail management capabilities with strong commercial orientation and customer-focus.
- Demonstrated ability to convert client advice into sales and to foster collective success.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a capacity to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret business and HR indicators to inform decisions.
- Rigorous approach to operational standards, visual merchandising and inventory control.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years' experience in retail/store management, preferably within beauty or luxury retail environments.
Education
High-school diploma (Baccalauréat) or equivalent; tertiary education in business, retail management or hospitality is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Montesson, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.756 active listings on Cerulean, 119 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.313 open positions, with 147 posted this week.
Benefits
Attractive remuneration package (fixed salary plus variable pay on monthly and annual objectives); health insurance (mutuelle); profit-sharing (intéressement) and employee participation (participation aux résultats).
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, collaborative environment where diversity and individual initiative are valued. The company emphasizes professional development and leadership, providing resources and career pathways for employees passionate about beauty and customer experience.
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.