Stylist

About the Role

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision at Ulta Beauty, where industry leaders share their expertise, build authentic community, and drive exciting innovations. We offer robust organizational support, personal empowerment, and growth opportunities in a stable and forward-thinking company. Be part of the transformation as we revolutionize the beauty services industry.

General Summary & Scope

The Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services. They deliver quality professional services with a focus on the guest’s total look, supporting the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) in performance, people, and process. This role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the ability to communicate product knowledge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed sales goals of $800 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services.
• Contribute to meeting or exceeding store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Demonstrate business acumen and identify opportunities for growth.
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, products, and services to better serve guests.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail/service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team for a total-store guest experience.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Utilize booking and clientele systems for return services and events.
• Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Cosmetology license required.
• Experience: Previous relevant salon experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in latest salon techniques for haircutting, coloring, styling, texture, treatments, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Skill in using salon equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Strong communication and customer relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Special Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility, lifting up to 10 lbs., and stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform continuous coordination and manipulation tasks.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering over 25,000 products from 500+ brands across all categories and price points, including our private label. With a full-service salon in every store, we bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds.