Sephora Beauty Advisor

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Sep 29, 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 Beauty Advisor position in Nanjing, China. Provide expert beauty consultations and achieve sales targets in a selective retail environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide professional consultations on makeup, skincare, and fragrance products tailored to individual customer needs
  • Deliver exceptional service experiences aligned with Sephora service standards to maximize customer satisfaction
  • Adhere strictly to hygiene protocols and company regulations during all service interactions
  • Maintain personal appearance and uniform standards according to company guidelines when greeting customers
  • Understand and communicate store short-term and long-term sales targets and key performance indicators to the team
  • Participate in mandatory foundation training and examinations required by the company
  • Complete brand and regional trainer-led product training sessions and attend in-store training organized by management
  • Share experiences and insights with store colleagues to support mutual learning and professional development
  • Develop an individual career development plan aligned with Sephora's employee advancement pathways
  • Prepare product displays in assigned areas and replenish stock on shelves promptly
  • Maintain cleanliness of shelves and display drawers
  • Ensure visual presentations in assigned areas comply with Sephora merchandising standards
  • Monitor sample product cleanliness and usage in assigned areas; report issues to management
  • Execute seasonal promotional display initiatives
  • Process customer transactions accurately according to standard operating procedures and company policies
  • Implement Sephora's promotional and gift-with-purchase policies correctly during checkout
  • Follow all CRM protocols and procedures to prevent policy violations
  • Ensure store cash security by executing cashiering standard operating procedures in coordination with management
  • Execute receiving, returns, and inventory count procedures accurately to maintain stock accuracy
  • Apply first-in-first-out principles and manage near-expiry products effectively to minimize store losses
  • Implement 5S warehouse organization practices
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures
  • Complete additional duties assigned by store management

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated passion for cosmetics and fashion industries
  • Eagerness to learn and self-motivated work approach
  • Optimistic outlook and strong communication abilities
  • Collaborative team player mentality

Skills

Customer service excellence Product knowledge (makeup, skincare, fragrance) Cash register operation Inventory management Visual merchandising CRM systems Sales achievement

Experience

Not specified; entry-level candidates with enthusiasm for beauty and retail are encouraged to apply.

Education

Not specified; secondary education or equivalent is standard.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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.

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Sephora

Sephora Beauty Advisor

Nanjing, China

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