Sephora Beauty Advisor (Flex)

Location
Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $20.85–25.54/hour
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
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Sephora San Diego seeks a Beauty Advisor (Flex). Part-time/flex role in San Diego, CA; $20.85–$25.54/hr delivering personalised beauty consultations.

Overview

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a constituent brand within the LVMH group. Renowned for an expansive assortment across cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and tools, Sephora combines trend-forward merchandising with consultative client experiences and training programs to develop product expertise among its retail teams.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised beauty consultations and tailored product recommendations that address each client’s needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrate and communicate product knowledge across makeup, skincare and fragrance to educate and empower clients.
  • Drive sales performance by meeting and exceeding individual sales goals and store KPIs.
  • Maintain visual standards, merchandising and inventory accuracy to ensure a clean, organised and inviting retail environment.
  • Remain current on beauty trends, launches and techniques to provide relevant advice and create repeat business.
  • Work collaboratively within the store team to promote an inclusive culture and excellent client service.
  • Adhere to company policies and safety procedures while supporting loss-prevention and a secure shopping experience.
  • Be available for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays, and meet minimum shift/hours requirements for the Flex schedule.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience delivering excellent client service in retail, hospitality or a client-facing environment preferred.
  • Passion for beauty, trends and helping clients build confidence through product education.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative approach to selling.
  • Team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a goal-driven, collaborative environment.
  • Quick learner with the aptitude to absorb and share product knowledge accurately.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when required.

Skills

Product knowledge (makeup, skincare, fragrance) Client consultation and personalised recommendations Retail sales and KPI-driven selling Trend awareness and product education Merchandising and inventory maintenance Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Team collaboration

Experience

Entry-level: previous retail or hospitality experience preferred but not mandatory; demonstrated ability to build client relationships and provide excellent service is valued.

Workplace

This position is based in San Diego, California, USA. Cerulean lists 31 open roles in San Diego, including 1 posted recently. The broader California area accounts for 398 active listings on Cerulean, 15 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.570 open positions, with 151 posted this week.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 20.85 to USD 25.54 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, diversity-forward retail culture that emphasizes product expertise, client education and continual learning. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with an emphasis on empowerment of both clients and employees through training and a community ethos.

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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