Sephora Beauty Advisor

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About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group, renowned for a curated assortment of prestige and niche brands alongside its own Sephora Collection. The brand is recognized for experiential retail, expert in-store consultations and a culture that blends commercial rigour with creativity and inclusivity.

Sephora Winterthur seeks a Beauty Advisor (80% permanent) to provide expert consultations across makeup, skincare and fragrance.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide active, consultative customer service across all departments (make-up, skincare, haircare and fragrance).
  • Deliver short beauty services and demonstrations tailored to client needs and brand standards.
  • Share up-to-date product knowledge and trends with customers to drive informed purchase decisions.
  • Ensure product presentation and visual merchandising comply with corporate guidelines.
  • Maintain optimal stock levels on the sales floor; prepare and merchandise product for sale.
  • Manage back-of-house inventory: receipt, storage and replenishment of merchandise.

Qualifications

  • Fluent English and/or native-level proficiency in the local language (German preferred for Winterthur).
  • Customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Availability to work an 80% part-time schedule, including weekends and peak retail hours as required.
  • Previous experience or demonstrable interest in beauty, cosmetics, retail, fashion or hospitality.
  • Basic numeracy and reliability in handling stock, merchandising and transactional tasks.

Skills

Product knowledge (make-up, skincare, haircare, fragrance) Client advisory and consultative selling Visual merchandising compliance Inventory control and stock replenishment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Awareness of beauty trends and category knowledge

Experience

Entry-level role; first experiences in retail, customer service or hospitality are advantageous. A genuine interest in the beauty sector and experience in client-facing advisory work is preferred.

Education

Secondary-school diploma; vocational training or certificates in retail, cosmetics or related fields are an advantage but not mandatory.

Workplace

This position is based in Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland, within easy reach of Zurich.

Culture

Sephora promotes an inclusive, team-oriented culture where authenticity is valued and diversity fuels creativity. The environment emphasizes hands-on learning, personal development and delivering memorable 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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