Sephora Beauty Advisor

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Location
USA
└New York
└New York
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$21.75–28/hour
Posted
Mar 30, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a global, omnichannel beauty retailer known for its broad assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands. As part of the LVMH group, the company emphasizes experiential retail, diversity and continuous product innovation, with significant investment in employee learning and client service excellence.

Sephora seeks a Part-time Beauty Advisor in New York, NY — hourly $21.75–$28.00; deliver personalized consultations and drive retail sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized consultations and tailored product recommendations to meet individual client needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrate deep product knowledge and educate clients on application techniques, ingredients and routines.
  • Maintain up-to-date awareness of beauty trends, new launches and category developments to provide relevant advice.
  • Drive sales performance by meeting and exceeding store KPIs, conversion targets and average transaction metrics.
  • Support merchandising and inventory activities to ensure a clean, organized and on-brand sales floor.
  • Uphold Sephora operational standards, policies and a safe, inclusive shopping environment.
  • Be available for scheduled shifts during peak retail hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, and meet required minimum weekly hours.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in retail, hospitality or a client-facing environment with demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Strong passion for beauty, current trends and product innovation.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly with diverse clients.
  • Collaborative team player with a goal-oriented mindset and the ability to learn and share product knowledge rapidly.
  • Reliable punctuality and availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Client consultation and relationship-building Product knowledge and application education Trend awareness and product curation Sales-driven performance and KPI focus Merchandising and inventory maintenance Interpersonal communication and teamwork Time management and reliability

Experience

Entry-level role; previous retail, hospitality or other client-facing experience is preferred but not required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant cosmetology or beauty certifications are a plus.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.75 to USD 28 per hour.

Benefits

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

Culture

Sephora cultivates a fast-paced, inclusive retail environment centered on diversity, education and product discovery. The company champions continuous learning and teamwork, placing client experience and creativity at the heart of daily operations.

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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