Sephora Beauty Advisor

Overview

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for an expansive, trend-led assortment across skincare, cosmetics, haircare and wellness. In the Asia‑Pacific region Sephora operates multiple stores complemented by a growing e‑commerce platform and a corporate office in Sydney; the brand is part of the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) group, which provides broad cross‑brand development opportunities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional, consultative customer experience through personalised product recommendations and hands‑on demonstrations across cosmetics, skincare, haircare and wellness.
• Educate customers about product features, benefits and the store CRM programme to drive loyalty and repeat purchase.
• Actively sell and achieve individual and store sales targets through consultative selling and effective cross‑selling.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards, stock replenishment and a polished sales floor presentation.
• Participate in onboarding, in‑store training sessions and ongoing learning via the brand’s online learning platform and field trainers.
• Support store operations including POS transactions, clienteling activities and upkeep of hygiene and safety standards.
• Work flexibly across peak trading times, including late nights and weekends, to meet store staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in retail or a customer‑facing environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport and long‑term client relationships.
• Keen interest in beauty trends and eagerness to expand product knowledge across multiple categories.
• Availability to work key trading days (typically Thursday–Sunday) including late‑night and weekend shifts.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level role; previous retail or customer‑facing sales experience is preferred but comprehensive training and ongoing development are provided.

Education

No formal tertiary qualification required; high school completion or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is AUD 28.08 per hour.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development in Australia and internationally; gifted products and store discounts up to 45%; paid parental leave, birthday leave and personal leave; discounted gym memberships; 24/7 mental health programs; life insurance; access to a proprietary online learning platform; active social calendar.

Culture

Sephora fosters a diverse, discovery‑led culture that values inclusivity, continuous learning and creativity. As part of the LVMH group, the brand emphasises career mobility and cross‑brand development while maintaining a high‑energy, client‑centric retail environment.

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