Assistant Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•West Covina, CA

18h

About The Position

The Assistant Stylist at Ulta Beauty is a temporary position designed to prepare individuals for a stylist role. This position involves engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services, with an emphasis on the guest's total look. For the first three months, the Assistant Stylist is mentored by an Elite or Master Stylist, focusing on performance (earning potential and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance). From months four to six, the Assistant Stylist continues to assist while also beginning to service their own guests. This role requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and a willingness to learn additional technical skills and product knowledge. Ulta Beauty aims to provide a blend of purpose and vision, fostering an authentic community and a sense of belonging, while driving strategic innovations in the beauty industry. The company offers robust organizational support, investment, and opportunities for personal empowerment and growth.

Requirements

Cosmetology license
Basic understanding of the 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 and capabilities in all service categories.
Basic understanding of the use of equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work
Basic understanding 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

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty.
Support mentor Stylist in meeting or exceeding sales and productivity goals for hair services and haircare products by: Add-on recommendations, Shampoo and treatment process, Blowouts and styling guests, Global and retouch color applications, Assisting with foils (e.g., folding/handing foils), Cleaning/sanitation and organizing duties, Pre-booking, Retail recommendations.
After month three, 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).
Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
Support the execution of in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services during work time, and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends, products, and services 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 under the mentorship of another stylist.
Develop a partnership 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 a shared interest in collaboratively delivering exceptional guest service.
Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests in the salon and salesfloor.
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, 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.
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to enable continuous professional development.
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.