Sephora Beauty Advisor

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$22.60–26/hour
Posted
May 9, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer within the LVMH Selective Distribution portfolio, renowned for its broad assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and tools. The brand is recognized for experiential, service-driven stores and a commitment to innovation, diversity and talent development across retail operations.

Sephora in Emeryville, CA is hiring a Part-time Beauty Advisor (Flex) to deliver personalized consultations and drive sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrate deep product knowledge across makeup, skincare, fragrance and beauty tools to educate and empower clients.
  • Drive sales performance and meet or exceed store KPIs through proactive clienteling and product merchandising.
  • Maintain store presentation: support inventory activities, replenish merchandise, and ensure a clean, inviting salesfloor.
  • Stay current with beauty trends and new product launches to provide timely, relevant advice.
  • Support a collaborative, inclusive team environment and adhere to company policies to ensure a safe shopping experience.
  • Be reliably available for scheduled shifts, including peak retail hours (nights, weekends and holidays), and meet minimum weekly hours for the Flex program.

Qualifications

  • Passion for beauty, trends and client empowerment.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a service-first mindset.
  • Ability to build rapport and long-term client relationships in a retail or client-facing environment.
  • Reliable availability for flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays; ability to meet minimum weekly shift requirements.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Personalized beauty consultations Product knowledge (makeup, skincare, fragrance, beauty tools) Client relationship building and clienteling Sales-focused mindset and KPI achievement Visual merchandising and inventory handling Point-of-sale (POS) operations Trend awareness and product education

Experience

Entry-level role; prior experience in retail, hospitality or a client-focused environment preferred but not required. Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service is valued.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Emeryville, California, USA, within easy reach of San Francisco.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22.60 to USD 26 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, fast-paced retail culture that celebrates individuality and creativity. The company emphasizes continuous learning, diversity and a customer-obsessed approach to beauty, providing employees with training and opportunities to progress within retail and corporate pathways.

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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Sephora

Sephora Beauty Advisor

Emeryville, USA

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