Elite Stylist

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We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

At Ulta Beauty, leaders in the beauty industry share expertise, build authentic community, and create a sense of belonging while driving bold innovations. We offer robust organizational support, investment, and personal growth opportunities.

The Elite Stylist engages with guests, consults on hair care needs, recommends products and services, and delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. The role supports the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) and focuses on performance (service sales, productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards).

• 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 the average weekly sales goal of $1,900 and productivity goals for hair services while delivering exceptional guest service and contributing to store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
• Support the execution of in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed about new industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about their ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk‑in guests, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total‑store, well‑rounded guest experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster collaborative delivery of 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.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to enable continuous professional development.

• 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.
• Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Utilize appropriate booking and clientele systems to book guests for return services and for events.
• Communicate any supply needs to the Experience Manager to ensure guest readiness at all times.
• Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, sales floor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any additional assigned area.
• 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.

• Cosmetology license.

• Previous relevant work experience is required.

• Proficiency with latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, hair color, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing services (where applicable) and/or an aptitude to develop skills in all service categories.
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work.
• Proficiency to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Developed communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and a client base.

• Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Continuous mobility during shift.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and…