Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests to understand their hair care needs and recommend appropriate services and products. The role delivers professional beauty services focused on the guest’s total look and supports the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager through service sales and productivity, guest service, and compliance with operating procedures and standards. It requires enthusiasm for the beauty industry, a commitment to exceptional guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Proficiency with salon techniques for haircutting, hair color, lightening, styling, texture, treatments, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing where applicable, or aptitude to develop skills in these service categories.
• Proficiency using equipment and chemicals required for technical work.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell professional hair-care and makeup products.
• Developed communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships and clientele.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous relevant salon experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair and beauty services, including hair design, haircuts, color, texture services, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing where applicable.
• Meet or exceed the average weekly sales goal of $800 and hair-service productivity goals; contribute to store retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink goals.
• Use business knowledge to understand sales drivers and identify growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate products to guests to support sales and the guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, products, and services, and understand their ingredients and benefits.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Build guest relationships through consultations and relevant service and retail recommendations.
• Meet customer-service and salon-image standards, and serve walk-in and other guests in a timely, efficient manner.
• Partner with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded, total-store guest experience.
• Build professional relationships with peers and brand partners to support collaborative guest service.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, in the salon and on the salesfloor.
• Attend mandatory training and meetings for ongoing professional development.
• Follow Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, standards, and applicable state board guidelines.
• Follow safety, sanitation, infection-control, and service protocols before, during, and after services.
• Use booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager and maintain guest readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in assigned areas, including the salon and store areas.
• Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss-prevention practices, protect company assets, and complete other operational tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed