- Location
- Hanover Lower Saxony Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 9, 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.
Sephora seeks a Makeup Beauty Expert for its Hannover store on a permanent, full-time basis, with full-time or part-time work stated. The role combines customer advice and sales, beauty services and classes, product presentation, stock and inventory duties, cash register operation, and contribution to store KPIs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Actively support and advise customers on the sales floor in makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and beauty trends.
- Deliver the Sephora Attitude: welcoming, knowing and closing.
- Sell products through in-depth product knowledge and build customer relationships on an equal footing.
- Share knowledge of products, trends and beauty news.
- Continuously develop personal expertise and share it with the team.
- Provide short, informative services across all departments and conduct beauty classes.
- Take responsibility for the Beauty Hub.
- Develop team looks that support brands, trends and activations.
- Ensure product presentation follows visual merchandising specifications.
- Maintain the assortment and merchandise.
- Keep the sales floor fully stocked and prepare products for sale.
- Clean furniture and products on the sales floor.
- Store and replenish goods in the warehouse and on the sales floor.
- Support the implementation and construction of merchandising updates.
- Conduct inventories and operate the cash register.
- Carry out additional tasks related to daily business.
- Contribute to KPIs for conversion rate, items per basket, average basket, customer feedback and satisfaction, and number of services.
Qualifications
- Completed training in the relevant department, with a training period of at least 6 months.
- Excellent communication skills with customers.
- Mature experience in retail, consulting and customer relations.
- Good knowledge of the beauty industry and trends.
- Fluent in English or the country's native language.
- Communicative, reliable and organized.
- Strong team spirit.
- Open, motivating and friendly manner.
- People-oriented, creative and innovative, committed to excellence, with an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of professional experience in the relevant department; completed departmental training with a training period of at least 6 months.
Education
Completed training in the relevant department.
Workplace
This position is based in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Benefits
Attractive salary package; generous time off; 4-day workweek; staff discounts; fitness partnerships; company pension plan; dedicated training and further education opportunities.
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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