Sephora Beauty Advisor
- Location
- Owings Mills Maryland USA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $19.80–22.90/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 1, 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.
Beauty Advisor at Sephora delivers personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations to clients across all beauty categories. The role encompasses product expertise, trend awareness, and driving sales performance while maintaining store standards and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment. This is a flexible, part-time position with non-guaranteed hours (4–14 hours per week) available to candidates with retail or hospitality experience and a passion for beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations tailored to each client's individual needs and preferences
- Demonstrate comprehensive product expertise and educate clients to empower their beauty journeys
- Maintain awareness of current beauty trends, techniques, and product innovations to provide relevant and timely advice
- Drive sales performance and exceed assigned key performance indicators through expert consultations
- Support inventory management, merchandising displays, and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment
- Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture where all colleagues feel valued and empowered
- Uphold Sephora's brand standards and policies to ensure a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience
- Demonstrate flexibility and reliability by meeting minimum weekly shift requirements and supporting peak retail operations
Qualifications
- Previous experience delivering excellent service and developing strong client relationships in retail, hospitality, or client-focused environments
- Genuine passion for beauty, trends, and empowering client confidence
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Team player mentality with the ability to thrive in collaborative, goal-oriented, and inclusive settings
- Quick learner capable of absorbing and sharing product knowledge effectively
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Skills
Experience
Beginner-level experience with demonstrated ability to provide excellent retail or hospitality service and develop client relationships; previous beauty or retail background is preferred but not strictly required for entry-level candidates with strong service orientation.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal tertiary education required.
Workplace
This position is based in Owings Mills, Maryland, USA, within easy reach of Baltimore.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19.80 to USD 22.90 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits available based on eligibility; Sephora's Inclusion & Belonging pledge creates a beauty community celebrating diversity and uniqueness.
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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