Sephora Beauty Advisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- 13, 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 Beauty Advisor role in London (Carnaby St) combining customer experience and store operations in a full-time permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Educate customers on application techniques, routines and product benefits while building confidence and enhancing their experience
- Stay current with beauty trends, new product launches and the full Sephora assortment, including exclusive brands
- Provide expert product guidance rooted in technical knowledge across makeup, skincare and fragrance
- Drive sales through proactive customer engagement, upselling and promoting Sephora services and the loyalty programme
- Process transactions accurately and maintain a well-organised cash area
- Receive, check and organise deliveries while supporting stock counts and maintaining accurate inventory
- Replenish stock promptly, ensuring visually appealing product displays and removing expired or damaged items
- Support visual merchandising updates and promotional displays
- Collaborate with fellow Beauty Advisors, sharing best practices and participating in team training
- Assist with new store opening activities including unboxing, organising and preparing stock where applicable
Qualifications
- Strong passion for makeup, skincare and fragrance with product knowledge and application technique experience highly beneficial
- Proven track record of delivering exceptional service and personalised recommendations
- Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Warm interpersonal skills and ability to build meaningful client connections
- Ability to lift and carry boxes, stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks
Skills
Experience
Retail, customer service or store operations experience with demonstrated expertise in cash handling and stock management. Strong background in beauty consultation with application technique experience is highly beneficial.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Benefits
SEPHORA University industry-leading product, customer care and development training; allowances tailored to role and location including shoes and lunch; competitive pay with annual salary reviews; performance-based commission tied to collective store success; generous employee discount across prestige beauty brands worldwide; paid day off on birthday; access to perks and wellbeing platform with 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.
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