Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests, consults on hair care needs, and recommends products and services. The role delivers professional services with an emphasis 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 calls for a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge.

The Stylist performs a range of salon services, builds guest relationships, supports retail and service sales, and contributes to a consistent, safe, and welcoming salon experience. The role also includes maintaining salon and store standards, following company and state-board requirements, and participating in training and store initiatives. The schedule is flexible and includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position’s stated pay range is $17.00 per hour, with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn services pay under the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay as required by law and tips from service guests.

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.
• Proficiency demonstrating, recommending, and selling professional 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.
• 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 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 productivity goals for hair services, and contribute to store retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen and identify opportunities for growth.
• 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, including their ingredients and benefits.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Provide high standards of customer service and maintain salon image standards.
• Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Partner with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a well-rounded guest experience.
• Build professional peer and brand-partner relationships that support collaborative guest service.
• Explain the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, to guests in the salon and on the salesfloor.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for ongoing professional development.
• Know and comply with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, infection-control procedures, and state-board guidelines before, during, and after services.
• Follow established service protocols.
• 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 the salon and assigned store areas.
• Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss-prevention practices and providing exceptional guest service.
• Complete other operational tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Eligible associates may earn services pay under the Company’s Services Compensation Plan.
• Eligible associates may earn overtime pay as required by applicable law.
• Service guests may provide tips.

What This Job Offers

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