Sephora Beauty Advisor (Flex)
Sephora — Beauty Advisor (Flex) in Columbia, SC. Part-time hourly role $16.60–$22.00/hr; deliver personalised beauty consultations and drive sales.
Overview
Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for its broad assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands and its innovation in in-store and digital client experiences. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora emphasizes brand discovery, customer education and a fast-paced retail environment that blends merchandising, service and product expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised beauty consultations and tailored product recommendations to clients.
- Demonstrate product knowledge across makeup, skincare and fragrance to educate and empower clients.
- Achieve sales targets and key performance indicators through proactive client engagement and follow-up.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards, support inventory processes and ensure a clean, inviting sales floor.
- Remain current on beauty trends, product launches and application techniques to provide relevant advice.
- Contribute to an inclusive, team-oriented environment and uphold company policies to ensure a safe shopping experience.
Qualifications
- Previous retail, hospitality or client-facing experience preferred with demonstrated ability to deliver excellent service.
- Passion for beauty, trends and client empowerment.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Availability for flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holidays; reliable punctuality and attendance.
- Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; prior experience in retail, hospitality or other client-facing environments is preferred but not required. Candidates should demonstrate customer service aptitude and an eagerness to develop product expertise.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. There are currently 4 open positions in Columbia on Cerulean, with 3 added recently. Within South Carolina, Cerulean currently features 15 open roles, including 5 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.523 open roles — 167 of them newly added.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 16.60 to USD 22 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, beauty-forward workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages experimentation. The retail environment is collaborative and fast-moving, with emphasis on continuous learning, client-centrism and professional development.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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