Sephora Beauty Advisor (Part-Time)

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Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $20.85–25.54/hour
Department Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
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Sephora is hiring a Part‑Time Beauty Advisor in Santa Barbara, CA. Hourly pay $20.85–$25.54; deliver personalized beauty consultations and drive sales.

Overview

Sephora is a global leader in prestige beauty retail known for an expansive assortment of makeup, skincare, fragrance and wellness brands. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora combines entrepreneurial retail energy with rigorous brand standards and broad learning and development opportunities for store teams.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized beauty consultations and tailored product recommendations to meet individual client needs.
  • Demonstrate deep product knowledge across makeup, skincare and fragrance to educate and empower clients.
  • Stay current with beauty trends, product launches and application techniques to provide up-to-date advice.
  • Achieve sales targets and key performance indicators through consultative selling and effective client follow-up.
  • Support merchandising, stock management and maintain a clean, organized and welcoming store environment.
  • Promote an inclusive, team-oriented atmosphere and uphold Sephora’s service, safety and operational standards.
  • Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays and maintain punctuality and consistent attendance.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service and build client relationships in retail, hospitality or a client-facing environment.
  • Passion for beauty, trends and helping clients feel confident.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented and collaborative.
  • Quick learner with the aptitude to absorb and share product knowledge.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform standing, bending and carrying tasks throughout a shift.
  • Availability for a minimum number of weekly shifts consistent with part-time scheduling (15–29 hrs/week) and flexibility for peak retail periods.

Skills

Consultative selling Product knowledge (makeup, skincare, fragrance) Clienteling and relationship building Visual merchandising and presentation Inventory control and stock replenishment Point-of-sale (POS) operations Excellent verbal communication

Experience

Entry-level role; previous retail, hospitality or client-facing experience is preferred but not required. Demonstrated customer service ability and a track record of meeting sales goals is an asset.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; cosmetology or esthetics certification is a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Santa Barbara, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles. There are currently 2 open positions in Santa Barbara on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within California, Cerulean currently features 391 open roles, including 30 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.523 open roles — 167 of them newly added.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 20.85 to USD 25.54 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits provided based on eligibility.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, diversity-forward retail culture where education, creativity and passion for beauty are encouraged. The environment is fast-paced and trend-driven, with strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development and delivering elevated 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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