Assistant Stylist

General Summary & Scope

The Assistant Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services. This is a temporary position preparing talent for a stylist role, focusing on performance, people, and process.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products by adding on recommendations, shampoo and treatment processes, blowouts, styling, global and retouch color applications, assisting with foils, cleaning/sanitation, and organizing duties.
• Pre-book and provide retail recommendations for guests.
• Support the execution of in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk-in guests, in a timely and efficient manner under the mentorship of another stylist.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster a shared interest in delivering exceptional guest service.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests in the salon and sales floor.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services; always ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
• Utilize appropriate booking and clientele systems to book guests for return services and for events.
• Communicate any supply needs to the Experience Manager, ensuring guest-readiness at all times.
• Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any additional assigned area.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to enable continuous professional development.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Cosmetology license.
• Skills: Basic understanding of salon techniques, equipment, and products; developed communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Special Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent mobility during shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
• Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office and cosmetology supplies.

PAY RANGE

$17.00 - $17.00/ Hour.

Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.

Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law and tips paid by service guests.

Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

About

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.