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Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $19.80–26/hour
Posted Mar 17, 2026

Sephora in Oak Park, IL is hiring a Part‑Time Beauty Advisor. Join a trend-driven team delivering personalised consultations and product expertise.

Overview

Sephora is a global specialty beauty retailer known for a wide assortment of prestige makeup, skincare, fragrance and hair brands. As a trend-driven, education-focused retailer, Sephora operates a fast-paced omnichannel business and is part of the LVMH group, offering employees opportunities to work at the intersection of retail, beauty innovation and consumer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised consultations and product recommendations tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrate product expertise across makeup, skincare, fragrance and tools; educate and empower clients on usage and application.
  • Stay informed on beauty trends and new product launches to provide relevant, up-to-date advice.
  • Achieve sales targets and KPIs through consultative selling, clienteling and follow-up.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards, support inventory processes and ensure a clean, organised, and welcoming sales floor.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment and uphold company policies to ensure a safe customer experience.
  • Be available for flexible scheduling including nights, weekends and holiday periods and maintain punctual attendance.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail, hospitality or client-facing customer service experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport and long-term client relationships.
  • Passion for beauty, trends and product education.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a goal-oriented environment.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Client consultation and clienteling Product knowledge across makeup, skincare and fragrance Sales and KPI-driven selling Merchandising and inventory support Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to learn and share product/brand knowledge quickly

Experience

Entry-level role; prior experience in retail, hospitality or another client-focused environment is preferred but not required. Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service aptitude and an eagerness to learn.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; cosmetology, beauty or retail certifications are advantageous but not required.

Workplace

This position is based in Oak Park, Illinois, USA, within easy reach of Chicago. The broader Illinois area accounts for 67 active listings on Cerulean, 11 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.512 open positions, with 137 posted this week.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19.80 to USD 26 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based); Inclusion & Belonging pledge; reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Culture

Sephora cultivates a fast-paced, education-led retail culture that prizes diversity, creativity and continual learning. Colleagues operate in a collaborative, customer-centric environment where inclusivity and trend leadership are central to the brand identity.

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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