Beauty Advisor - Flex

Sephora; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusion pledge

Healthcare benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sephora in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Beauty Advisor to greet clients with warmth, provide personalized consultations, and recommend products that boost confidence and reveal individual beauty. You’ll be the face of Sephora, helping guests feel valued and empowered during every visit.

You’ll stay current with trends, deliver outstanding service, and work flexible hours to support peak retail operations, all while upholding Sephora standards in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing excellent service in retail or client-focused environments.
• Passion for beauty, trends, and empowering confidence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative, inclusive settings.
• Able to learn quickly and share product knowledge.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored consultations and product recommendations.
• Demonstrate product knowledge to educate clients.
• Keep up with the latest beauty trends to offer relevant advice.
• Help exceed sales goals and key performance indicators.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming store environment.
• Promote inclusivity and teamwork among staff.
• Follow Sephora policies to ensure a safe shopping experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Beauty knowledge

Quick learner

Physical strength

Job description

Job ID: 296436

Store Name/Number: NY-Poughkeepsie (0744)

Address: 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States (US)

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Full Time/Part Time: Flex

Position Type: Non-guaranteed hours

Your role at Sephora: As a Beauty Advisor , you’ll be the face of Sephora—welcoming every client with warmth, confidence, and a passion for all things beauty. Through personalized consultations and expert product recommendations, you’ll play a meaningful role in clients’ confidence journeys. You’re a beauty pioneer who embraces every shade—this is your moment to Belong to Something Beautiful .

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized beauty experiences Provide tailored consultations and product recommendations that meet each client’s needs
• Demonstrate product expertise: Share knowledge to educate and empower clients in their beauty journey
• Stay ahead of trends Keep up with the latest beauty products, techniques, and trends to deliver relevant advice that keeps clients coming back
• Drive results Sephora sets you up to thrive in your role so that you can exceed sales goals and key performance indicators
• Maintain a beautiful space Support inventory, merchandising, and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Foster inclusivity and teamwork Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
• Uphold Sephora standards Follow company policies and help create a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability

• Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/ hours Full Time: 30-40 hrs/week
• Part Time: 15-29 hrs/week
• Flex (as needed): 4-14 hrs/week
• Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
• Punctuality and consistent attendance

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience and demonstrated ability to provide excellent service and develop strong client relationships in a retail, hospitality, or client-focused environment
• A passion for beauty, trends, and empowering confidence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, goal-oriented, and inclusive environment
• Quick learner with the ability to absorb and share product knowledge
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy

• Inclusion & Belonging pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored
• Meaningful Rewards Sephora offers comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility; Details can be found Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs2eOXRO1mU)
• $19.80 - $22.90/hr. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, including relevant qualifications and experience; and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position and/or geographic location.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.