Sephora Beauty Advisor

Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Sephora seeks a part-time Beauty Advisor (60% minimum contract) based in Lausanne for a fixed-term position running November through December 2026. The role involves providing active client support and expert product guidance across makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance departments; communicating beauty trends and product innovations; ensuring proper merchandise presentation; and maintaining well-stocked selling surfaces. This is an on-site retail position suited for candidates with foundational sales experience in beauty, cosmetics, retail, or fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide active support and personalized product advice to clients across all departments (makeup, skincare and haircare, fragrances)
  • Communicate product knowledge, beauty trends, and new launches to customers
  • Ensure product presentation meets visual merchandising specifications and standards
  • Maintain full stock levels on the sales floor and prepare merchandise for display
  • Conduct stock management and inventory organization in warehouse and retail areas

Qualifications

  • Beginner to intermediate sales experience, ideally in beauty, cosmetics, retail, or fashion
  • Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge of the beauty industry and current trends
  • Fluent French language proficiency; English notions preferred

Skills

Product knowledge Customer service Beauty industry expertise Visual merchandising Inventory management Sales

Experience

Entry-level to beginner sales experience in beauty, cosmetics, retail, or fashion sectors

Education

No specific educational qualification required

Workplace

This position is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

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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Sephora

Sephora Beauty Advisor

Lausanne, Switzerland

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