Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Newport, KY

3d

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests, consults on hair care needs, and recommends products and services. The role delivers professional salon services with attention to each guest’s overall look and supports the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager by focusing on performance, guest service, and compliance with operating procedures. It requires a passion for the beauty industry, strong guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge.

The Stylist performs a range of salon and beauty services, builds guest relationships, supports retail and service sales, and contributes to store goals. The role also involves maintaining salon and store standards, following safety and sanitation requirements, and complying with company policies and state board guidelines.

Requirements

• Cosmetology license.
• Proficiency with salon techniques for haircutting, hair color, lightening, styling, texture, treatments, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing where applicable, and/or aptitude to develop skills in these 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 that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.

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, and contribute to store retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and shrink goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by understanding business drivers and identifying 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, services, ingredients, and benefits during work time.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Build guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Meet customer service and salon image standards and serve walk-in guests 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 collaborative guest service.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend required trainings and meetings for ongoing professional development.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, and service protocols.
• Follow safety, sanitation, infection-control, and applicable state board requirements before, during, and after services.
• Use booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in assigned store areas.
• Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss-prevention practices.
• Complete other operational tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

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