Elite Stylist

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry’s most highly-esteemed beauty leaders share themselves and their expertise, building authentic community and creating a real sense of belonging—while plotting a bold, strategic course of exciting innovations destined to revolutionize the industry.

The Elite Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on their hair care needs, and recommending products and services. The Elite Stylist delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look, supporting the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager and focusing on performance, people, and process. This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

• Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, brow services, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed a sales goal of $1,900 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services by 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 in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk‑ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total-store and 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 salon and sales‑floor guests.
• 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; 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 schedule guests for return services and 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.
• 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, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, brow services, and ear piercing services (where applicable) and/or an aptitude to develop skills in all service categories.
• Proficiency with use of 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 build clientele.

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