Stylist
About the role
Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision at Ulta Beauty. As a Stylist, you will engage with guests, consult on their hair care needs, and recommend products and services. You will deliver quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look, supporting the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) through performance, guest service, and operational compliance.
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 by delivering exceptional guest service.
- Contribute to store goals for retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink.
- Demonstrate business acumen by understanding business drivers and identifying growth opportunities.
- Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
- Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
- Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services to better serve guests.
- Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
- Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail/service recommendations.
- Demonstrate high standards of customer service and salon image.
- Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded guest experience.
- Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
- Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.
- Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards, including safety, sanitation, and infection control.
- Follow state board guidelines and established service protocols for a consistent guest experience.
- Utilize booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
- Communicate supply needs to the EM to ensure guest readiness.
- Maintain cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and assigned areas.
- Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention best practices.
Requirements
- Cosmetology license.
- Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency with latest salon techniques for haircutting, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable).
- Proficiency with salon equipment and chemicals.
- Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and clientele.
Special Position Requirements
- Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions
- Frequent mobility during shift.
- Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs.
- Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching.
- Ability to stand for long periods during shift.
- Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.
Pay
The pay range for this position is the higher of $12.41 - $16.30 per hour or services pay for the workweek pursuant to the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay and tips.
Benefits
- Full-time positions: Paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- Part-time positions: Dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page.