Sephora Beauty Advisor

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Aug 31, 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 Zurich Sihlcity | 80% permanent part-time position | Makeup, skincare & fragrance retail

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide active consultation and support to customers across all beauty departments including makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance
  • Communicate product knowledge, beauty trends, and new launches to clients
  • Execute beauty services and demonstrations across product categories
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure proper product presentation according to brand guidelines
  • Keep sales floor fully stocked with products and prepare merchandise for sale
  • Manage inventory, stock rotation, and warehouse organization

Qualifications

  • Experience in beauty, cosmetics, retail, fashion, or gastronomy sectors, or demonstrated interest in these fields
  • Foundational retail experience with customer consultation and service orientation
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach
  • Solid knowledge of the beauty industry and current trends
  • Fluent English or native fluency in the country language

Skills

Customer consultation Product knowledge Visual merchandising Inventory management Beauty trend awareness Bilingual communication

Experience

Entry-level or beginner experience in retail, beauty, or customer-facing roles preferred; genuine interest in the beauty industry and willingness to grow are valued equally with prior experience.

Education

No formal educational qualification specified; practical retail or beauty experience, or demonstrated passion for the beauty sector, is the primary consideration.

Workplace

This position is based in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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.

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Sephora

Sephora Beauty Advisor

Zurich, Switzerland

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