Sephora Licensed Beauty Advisor

Overview

Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for a broad assortment of prestige cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and beauty services. As part of the LVMH selective retailing portfolio, Sephora combines fast-paced retail operations with a strong emphasis on training, innovation, and experiential customer service across its stores and service offerings.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver licensed beauty services including makeup application, waxing, and false eyelash application according to Sephora’s Beauty Services menu.
• Drive sales and service revenue by consulting clients, recommending products, and rebooking follow-up appointments.
• Educate and inspire clients by maintaining up-to-date product and trend knowledge and providing personalized recommendations.
• Maintain active state licensure and adhere to all sanitation, health and safety protocols and hygiene standards.
• Provide an inclusive and welcoming client experience that reflects Sephora standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with peers to achieve store goals, participate in team initiatives, and support a culture of openness and respect.
• Work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays and meet required weekly shift minimums.
• Perform light physical tasks related to merchandising and stock handling, including lifting up to 50 pounds when required.

Qualifications

• Active state license to perform waxing, makeup, and false eyelash services in the state where services are performed.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar licensed role or experience in retail, hospitality, or client-facing service environments.
• Demonstrated product knowledge across makeup and skin-care categories and ability to convey expertise to clients.
• Proven ability to deliver personalized client service, build rapport, and drive repeat business through rebooking.
• Reliable availability for peak retail hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to perform standing service shifts.

Skills

Experience

Preferred 1–3 years of experience in a licensed beauty role or equivalent experience in retail, hospitality, or service environments. Entry-level candidates with strong customer service skills and relevant licensing will be considered.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of state-required cosmetology or esthetician program and any coursework required to obtain/maintain applicable licenses.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24 to USD 31 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits (eligibility-based).

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, client-centric retail culture that emphasizes professional development, diversity, and hands-on learning. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with strong focus on product education and exceptional in-store experiences.

About Cerulean

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