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Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Sephora

Kohls · Marshfield, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a beauty product or brand you love. How would you explain why someone should try it?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real passion for beauty and can share it in a way that feels genuine to clients.

Tell me about a time you kept up with a trend or learned something new about a product on your own.

What they are checking: Whether they will stay current through training and curiosity, which builds credibility with clients.

This is a seasonal role. What would make you a strong teammate during the busy holiday period?

What they are checking: Whether they are dependable, flexible and ready for peak traffic, which is what seasonal hiring is for.

What would you do

A client walks into the Sephora at Kohl's and says she's just browsing. How would you start a conversation without being pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can open a friendly, consultative conversation that finds needs instead of jumping straight to a sale.

How would you suggest an extra product to a client without it feeling like a hard upsell?

What they are checking: Whether they can add value by connecting products to the client's needs, which drives sales honestly.

The department is busy, there's freight to stock, and a client needs help. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they put the client first while still keeping up with tasks like replenishment and sets.

A client returns a product saying it caused a reaction. How would you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respond with care and follow store policy, without arguing or giving medical advice.

How would you help a client who knows exactly what she wants, but it's out of stock?

What they are checking: Whether they find solutions like alternatives or online ordering, rather than letting the client leave empty-handed.

About the work

A client wants a foundation but isn't sure of her shade. How would you help her?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basics like undertone and testing on skin, and can guide a client to a good match.

Why do tester hygiene and department cleanliness matter so much in a beauty department?

What they are checking: Whether they take hygiene standards seriously, since testers touch many people's skin and eyes.

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The full job description

As published by Kohls.

Role Specific Information Job Description About the Role As Beauty Advisor, you will drive sales through an authentic passion for beauty and engage clients by identifying their needs with a consultative approach and ensure an excellent overall client experience. You will maintain expert knowledge of top beauty brands, execute merchandise sets and support replenishment and visual standards according to Sephora at Kohl’s standards. What You’ll Do • Build strong client loyalty and influence clients by identifying their needs and suggesting products to drive sales, including the opportunity to upsell products • Demonstrate credibility to the client through knowledge of products and beauty trends • Inspire clients through demonstrating products and application of products to drive sales • Actively engage and complete all required training to expand knowledge • Execute and maintain all Sephora visual merchandising and operational standards, including merchandise sets, tester maintenance and department cleanliness and hygiene standards • Support omni-processing within the department • Support inventory management from receipt to sale, including freight processing, back stocking, replenishment, inventory counts and price changes • Support visual elements of the department and communicate missed or damaged product/fixtures to the supervisor All associates are responsible for: • Acting with integrity and honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture • Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed • Supporting and executing safety and shortage reduction programs following company guidelines • Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes • Following company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines • Maintaining adherence to company safety policies for the safety of all associates and customers • Receiving, understanding and proactively responding to direction from leaders and other company personnel • Other responsibilities as assigned What Skills You Have Required • Authentic passion for beauty • Client-facing retail or service industry experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence in a clear and concise manner • Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays Essential Functions The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. • Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section. • Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs. • Ability to comply with dress code requirements. • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation. • Ability to operate and communicate on multiple frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed. • Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company. • Perform work in accordance with the Physical Requirements section. Physical Requirements • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally over 50 lbs. with a two person lift. • Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis. • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift (up to 8 hours). • Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise. • Ability to comply with health and safety standards. Pay Starts At: $13.70

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