Beauty Advisor - Flex

sephora.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,962 - 34,274; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Inclusion & Belonging pledge

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sephora is seeking a Beauty Advisor in New York, NY, to welcome clients and provide expert product recommendations. You will create personalized beauty experiences and maintain a clean, organized store environment while exceeding sales goals.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for beauty, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. A competitive pay of $21.75 - $24.88/hr based on qualifications will be offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or client-focused environment.
• Ability to provide excellent service and develop client relationships.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized beauty experiences by providing tailored consultations.
• Demonstrate product expertise to educate clients.
• Stay updated with the latest beauty trends.
• Exceed sales goals and key performance indicators.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity and teamwork.
• Follow company policies for a safe shopping experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Passion for beauty

Team player

Job description

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: Thrive to 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: 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

Benefits

• Inclusion & Belonging pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored
• Meaningful rewards: comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility (details available here)
• Competitive pay: $21.75 - $24.88/hr, depending on qualifications and experience

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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.