Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Longview, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests to consult on their hair care needs and recommend products and services. The role delivers professional salon services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look, while supporting the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager in service sales, productivity, guest service, operating procedures, and compliance. The position calls for a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge. The Stylist performs a range of beauty services, builds guest relationships and clientele, supports retail and service sales goals, and contributes to in-store events and promotions. The role also includes following service protocols and safety, sanitation, infection-control, and operating standards; maintaining salon and store areas; and attending required training and meetings. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with mobility and standing for long periods during shifts.

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 all service categories.
Proficiency using equipment and chemicals needed 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 including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent mobility, lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, and standing for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform hair design, haircuts, color, texture services, hair 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 goals for retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
Demonstrate business acumen and identify opportunities for growth.
Perform product demonstrations and recommend products and services to guests.
Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
Stay informed about industry trends, products, and services, including their ingredients and benefits.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
Deliver high standards of customer service and maintain salon image standards; serve walk-in guests promptly and efficiently.
Partner with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded guest experience.
Build professional relationships with peers and brand partners to support 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 continuous professional development.
Follow Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, standards, and state board guidelines, including safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
Follow established service protocols and use booking and clientele systems to book return services and events.
Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager and maintain guest readiness.
Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in the salon and assigned store areas.
Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code, loss-prevention practices, and asset-protection procedures.
Perform other operational tasks as directed.