Stylist

Overview

A perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear‑eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, industry leaders share their expertise, build authentic community, and create a real sense of belonging while plotting bold innovations destined to revolutionize the industry. Robust organizational support, increasing investment, and opportunities for personal empowerment and growth are provided. We are the future of beauty services—be part of the transformation.

As a Stylist, you engage with guests, consult on their hair care needs, and recommend products and services. You deliver quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look, supporting the Experience Manager (EM) and the Assistant Services Manager (ASM) in performance (service sales, productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). A passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and product knowledge are essential.

• Perform hair services including design, cuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed a sales goal of $800 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services, contributing to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by understanding drivers and identifying growth opportunities.
• Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Support in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed on industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about ingredients and benefits.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Demonstrate high standards of customer service and salon image.
• Serve all guests, including walk‑ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Partner 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 exceptional guest service.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty 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.
• Use booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the EM to ensure guest readiness.
• Maintain spotless salon, sales floor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any assigned area.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets using loss prevention best practices.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

• Cosmetology license.

• Previous relevant salon experience preferred.

• Proficiency with latest salon techniques for haircutting, color, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing services (where applicable).
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and clientele.

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

• Frequent mobility during shift.
• Continuous lifting or moving up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Continuous manipulation of objects.

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