Sephora Beauty Advisor

Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $19.80–26/hour
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted ✦ Today

Sephora Minnetonka (Ridgedale) seeks a Part-Time Beauty Advisor — deliver personalized consultations and product expertise; $19.80–$26.00/hr.

Overview

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer renowned for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and wellness products and for delivering experiential, service-led retail. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines entrepreneurial retail concepts with a strong emphasis on diversity, product education and in-store client experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrate product expertise across makeup, skincare and fragrance to educate and empower clients.
  • Drive sales and achieve store KPIs through proactive client engagement and conversion of consults into purchases.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards, support inventory tasks and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming sales floor.
  • Stay current with beauty trends, product launches and application techniques to provide relevant advice.
  • Promote an inclusive team culture and uphold company policies to create a safe, enjoyable shopping environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to deliver excellent client service in retail, hospitality or other client-facing roles (preferred).
  • Passion for beauty, trends and product knowledge with an aptitude for learning and sharing expertise.
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; strong teamwork orientation.
  • Availability to work flexible retail hours including nights, weekends and holidays and to meet minimum weekly shift requirements (part-time: 15–29 hrs/wk).
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Personalized beauty consultations Product knowledge (makeup, skincare, fragrance) Clienteling and relationship-building Retail merchandising and inventory support Sales-driven performance and KPI focus Excellent verbal communication

Experience

Entry-level role. Previous client-facing retail, hospitality or service experience is preferred but not required; applicants must demonstrate strong customer service aptitude and the ability to develop client relationships.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, within easy reach of Minneapolis. The broader Minnesota area accounts for 19 active listings on Cerulean, 1 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 19.80 to USD 26 per hour.

Benefits

Inclusion & Belonging pledge; comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (based on eligibility).

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, fast-paced retail culture that celebrates diversity and creativity. The environment prioritizes education, team collaboration and continuous immersion in beauty trends to support employee growth and exceptional client experiences.

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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