Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Syosset, NY

15d

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests to understand their hair care needs and recommend appropriate products and services. The role delivers professional hair and related beauty 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 Stylist is expected to provide exceptional guest service, stay informed about industry trends and product knowledge, and contribute to store and salon goals. Services may include hair design, haircuts, color, texture services, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing where applicable. The Stylist builds guest relationships through consultations and recommendations, helps guests engage with loyalty offerings, supports in-store events and promotions, and maintains salon and store standards. The position requires compliance with safety, sanitation, infection-control, and state board guidelines. The pay range is the higher of $17.00–$19.00 per hour or services pay for the workweek under the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Exact pay depends on factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, location, and business needs. Eligible associates may earn overtime as required by law and tips from service guests. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off and health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

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 strong 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 related 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 service sales goal of $800 and productivity goals, 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 and recommend products and services 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 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 in a timely, 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 guest service.
Explain the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continued professional development.
Follow Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards, including safety, sanitation, infection-control procedures, and state board guidelines.
Follow service protocols to provide a consistent guest experience.
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 and loss prevention practices; protect company assets.
Complete other operational tasks as directed.