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Employment Part-Time
Seniority Entry-Level
Compensation $22.60–27.70/hour
Posted Mar 13, 2026

Sephora San Mateo hiring a Beauty Advisor (Part-time) to deliver expert consultations, drive sales and maintain store standards.

Overview

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for its curated assortment of prestige cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands and for blending immersive in-store experiences with robust digital commerce. Operating extensive boutique locations and online channels, Sephora emphasizes product education, trend leadership and inclusive beauty. The brand is part of the LVMH group and is recognised for workforce training, consumer-facing innovation and a fast-paced retail environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome and engage clients with warmth; deliver personalized consultations and product recommendations tailored to individual needs.
  • Demonstrate product expertise across makeup, skincare and fragrance to educate and empower clients.
  • Stay current on beauty trends, new product launches and application techniques to provide relevant, authoritative advice.
  • Drive sales performance by achieving individual and store KPIs through consultative selling and clienteling.
  • Maintain merchandising standards, support inventory management and ensure the store is clean, organized and visually compelling.
  • Contribute to an inclusive, team-oriented environment and support colleagues during peak periods.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures to ensure a safe, secure and welcoming shopping experience.
  • Be available for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays, and meet required shift/hours expectations.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail, hospitality or client-facing experience with a demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Genuine passion for beauty trends, product knowledge and client empowerment.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable building rapport quickly.
  • Reliable punctuality and availability for required shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a goal-oriented team environment and adapt to a fast-paced retail setting.
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Client consultation Product recommendation Sales and KPI attainment Merchandising and inventory support Trend awareness and product knowledge Customer service Team collaboration Physical stamina (lift up to 50 lbs)

Experience

Entry-level role; prior experience in retail, hospitality or another client-focused environment is preferred and will support rapid success in the position.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in San Mateo, California, USA, with easy access to San Francisco. Across the California region, Cerulean lists 380 open positions — 20 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 3.486 open roles in USA, including 218 added in the last 48 hours.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22.60 to USD 27.70 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility applies).

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, trend-driven workplace that values education, creativity and diverse perspectives. The environment is fast-paced and customer-centric, with emphasis on professional development, product training and collaboration across teams.

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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