- Employment
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Aug 7, 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 Beauty Advisor for its Stratford London location to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support store operations. This part-time role combines personalized beauty guidance—spanning makeup, skincare, and fragrance—with inventory management, visual merchandising, and sales optimization. The successful candidate will educate customers on product benefits and application techniques while maintaining operational excellence through cash handling, stock replenishment, and store presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Educate customers on makeup application techniques, skincare routines, and fragrance selection to enhance confidence and satisfaction
- Maintain expert product knowledge across the full Sephora assortment, including exclusive and prestige brands, and stay abreast of launches and beauty trends
- Drive sales through proactive customer engagement, upselling, and promotion of Sephora services and loyalty programs
- Process transactions accurately and maintain tidy, well-organized cash areas
- Receive, verify, and organize product deliveries while supporting inventory counts and accurate stock records
- Replenish merchandise promptly, ensuring visually compelling displays and removing expired or damaged items
- Collaborate on visual merchandising updates and promotional displays that inspire and engage customers
- Support new store opening activities including stock unboxing, organizing, and preparation
- Work collaboratively with Beauty Advisors team, share best practices, and participate in training sessions
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in retail, customer service, or store operations including cash handling and stock management
- Strong passion for makeup, skincare, and fragrance with product knowledge and application technique experience
- Warm interpersonal skills with ability to build meaningful client connections
- Excellent organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to lift and carry boxes, stand for extended periods, and perform physical store tasks
- Track record of delivering exceptional, personalized service
- Target-driven mindset with motivation to exceed expectations
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in dynamic retail environments
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Skills
Experience
Retail, customer service, or store operations experience is required, with demonstrated proficiency in cash handling and stock management. Product knowledge and practical application technique experience in makeup, skincare, and fragrance are highly advantageous.
Education
No specific educational qualifications are required; industry certifications or beauty training programs are beneficial but not mandated.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
SEPHORA University industry-leading training; role and location-specific allowances (shoes, lunch); competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews; performance-based commission tied to collective store success; generous employee discount across prestige beauty brands worldwide; paid birthday day off; access to perks and wellbeing platform offering discounts and wellness support; generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Sephora, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Beauty Consultant», «Client Experience Specialist», «Retail Beauty Associate», «Store Advisor», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.