Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Hurst, TX

11d

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests, consults with them about hair care needs, and recommends products and services. The role delivers professional beauty services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look and supports the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager through performance, guest service, and compliance with operating procedures and standards. It requires a passion for the beauty industry, strong guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge. The Stylist performs hair and related beauty services, builds guest relationships and clientele, contributes to service and retail sales goals, and supports store events and promotions. The role also maintains salon and store standards, follows safety and sanitation requirements, and complies with company policies and applicable state board guidelines. Applications are considered on an ongoing basis.

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 in 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 strong customer relationships and clientele.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent mobility; continuous lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching; standing for long periods; and frequent or continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform hair services such as hair design, haircuts, color, texture services, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, and extensions, along with 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 goals for retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
Demonstrate business awareness and identify opportunities for growth.
Demonstrate products to guests to support sales and the guest service experience.
Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
Stay informed about industry trends, products, services, ingredients, and benefits during work time.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
Consult with guests, develop relationships, and make appropriate retail and service recommendations.
Meet customer service and salon image standards, and serve walk-in guests in a timely and efficient manner.
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.
Explain 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 continued professional development.
Follow company policies, procedures, standards, and established service protocols.
Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services, including applicable state board guidelines.
Use booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager.
Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in the salon and other assigned areas.
Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention practices, protect company assets, and complete other operational tasks as directed.