Contract

Field Sales & Training Executive

Sephora UK

Yepoda

Yepoda

51-200 employees

Direct-to-consumer Korean skincare brand

No salary listed

London, UK

Hybrid

In-store at assigned Sephora locations in London, with travel of up to 20% for doors and occasional events.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Two to five years of experience in prestige cosmetic sales and education, or experience as a senior Beauty Advisor.
  • A track record of driving sell-out in a retail environment.
  • Confidence delivering training, in-store events, and product demonstrations to a floor team.
  • Commercial mindset, customer focus, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and remain highly organised while managing doors and reporting.
  • Passion for skincare; K-Beauty knowledge is advantageous.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Based in London with the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
  • Own sell-out across assigned doors and deliver against monthly and quarterly targets.
  • Sell alongside Sephora Beauty Advisors to improve conversion and basket size.
  • Negotiate and run dedicated brand moments, including sales challenges, Beauty Hub takeovers, and fun days.
  • Train Sephora Beauty Advisor teams on products, routines, and brand story through floor briefings and breakfast sessions.
  • Coach Sephora staff on selling technique, routine building, and cross-selling.
  • Deliver launch education for new products.
  • Assist the EU Retail & Education Manager with large-scale education events and press days.
  • Represent Yepoda in store and own relationships with Store Managers and Beauty Advisor teams.
  • Maintain gondolas and displays, keep testers stocked, and maintain healthy stock levels.
  • Provide weekly field reports covering sell-out by door, merchandising, and tester photos.
  • Relay competitor activity and customer insight to inform commercial plans.
Desired Qualifications
  • Sephora experience is strongly preferred.
  • K-Beauty knowledge is a plus.

Yepoda brings Korean skincare to Europe through a direct-to-consumer model. It offers cleansers, serums, and balms made with natural, vegan ingredients and cruelty-free formulations (PETA certified). Products are designed to support a multi-step K-Beauty routine, with emphasis on cleansing, treatment, and moisturization. The company differentiates itself by focusing on education about the Korean skincare regimen, a European-market presence, and a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility (1% of each order donated to environmental projects via 1% for the Planet). Its goal is to make K-Beauty accessible and appealing to European customers while maintaining high ethical and environmental standards and building a loyal customer base.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.7M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2025 sales topped $100 million, up from €65 million in 2024.
  • June 2026 headcount hit 130, strengthening execution across Europe and America.
  • Sixty percent refillable products and B Corp status support premium repeat purchases.

What critics are saying

  • Sephora concentration is dangerous; retail was only 10% of sales in 2026.
  • August 2026 U.S. launch faces entrenched K-beauty rivals and crowded skincare aisles.
  • A failed U.S. rollout would cap growth and pressure a Europe-dependent brand.

What makes Yepoda unique

  • Yepoda blends Korean routines with European localization and sustainability-first packaging.
  • March 2025 Series B from Verlinvest, V3, and JamJar validates scale.
  • August 2026 Sephora U.S. launch and 650 European stores prove omnichannel reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

5%
Verlinvest
Mar 20th, 2025
Our investment in Yepoda | Verlinvest

Yepoda secures Series B funding led by Verlinvest to accelerate global expansion, retail partnerships with Sephora, and sustainable K-Beauty innovation.

Beauty Independent
Mar 20th, 2025
Yepoda Secures Series B Funding, Expands

Yepoda, a K-Beauty brand, secured Series B funding led by Verlinvest, with participation from V3 Ventures and JamJar Investments. The funding amount is undisclosed, but Verlinvest typically invests €20-50 million. Yepoda debuted in over 100 Sephora Europe stores, achieving 120% growth in 2024 with €65 million in revenue. The brand plans further expansion and product development, targeting 25-34-year-olds in urban areas, with Italy as its largest market.

Packaging Insights
Dec 4th, 2024
Yepoda unveils refillable hand cream as part of the K-beauty Advent Calendar collection

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In this article, we delve into the dynamic and ever-expanding realm of skincare and beauty, focusing on the vibrant European market. This sector presents a wealth of opportunities for both established brands and innovative new entrants. With a diverse array of products and treatments tailored to meet a multitude of skincare and beauty needs, the market is a hotbed of creativity and technological advancement. We have curated a list of 10 promising startups focused on skincare and health, founded between 2019 and the present. These startups are at the forefront of combining technology, health, and environmental consciousness, offering everything from AI-powered diagnostic tools to personalized beauty routines and sustainable skincare products. As we explore these startups, which range from diagnostic solutions for skin cancer to digitized personal care platforms, we’ll uncover how each is contributing to a healthier, more sustainable, and more conscious world

Penske Media Corporation
Nov 22nd, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Beauty Brand Yepoda Secures Investment From Chris Good, JamJar Investments

K-beauty brand Yepoda closed a Series A funding round led by former Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. executive Chris Good and JamJar Investments.