Prestige Beauty Advisor

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful. If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized, and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty.

About the role

The Prestige Beauty Advisor (PBA) is responsible for maximizing sales in the prestige category (color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance) by engaging guests to determine their individual needs and assisting guests in the selection and purchase of prestige merchandise, while following all company policies and procedures. This position supports the Sales Manager (SM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service and associate culture), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), retail shrink, and omni-channel sales, with a specific focus on the prestige category and iconic brands.
• Provide exceptional guest service by greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, recommending complementary products/services, and informing guests of current promotions, events, and services.
• Handle sales, refunds, and exchanges courteously.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Book appointments for and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while meeting prestige and iconic brand sales goals.
• Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services, including their ingredients and benefits, to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and guests.
• Collaborate with managers and associates to help grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training, including prestige and iconic brand product training, to drive continuous professional development and sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
• Maintain prestige and iconic brand work areas, ensuring testers are available and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Uphold store operational standards, including cleanliness of sales floor, restrooms, cash wrap, backroom, and break area.
• Participate in merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory, and shipment processing using Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Follow loss prevention best practices and provide exceptional guest service to protect company assets.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Cosmetology, esthetician, or demonstrator’s license where required by state law.
• 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Demonstrated passion and competency for prestige products, guest service, and selling.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to attend corporate business meetings and conferences, including overnight stays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility throughout the store during shift.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and twisting.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $21.00 per hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business needs.

Benefits

• 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 Us

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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.