Stylist

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • El Segundo, CA

37d

About The Position

The Stylist engages with guests, consults on their hair care needs, and recommends products and services. The Stylist delivers quality professional services focused on each 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. The role 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 and clientele, supports retail and service sales goals, and contributes to a consistent, safe, and exceptional guest experience. The position also includes keeping current with industry trends, participating in trainings and events, following salon and store procedures, and maintaining operational standards. Work requires a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as frequent movement and standing 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 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 services such as hair design, haircuts, color, texture services, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, and extensions; also provide 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 by understanding business drivers and identifying 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 and regular attendance.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate product and service recommendations.
• Meet customer service and salon image standards, and serve walk-in and other 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 exceptional guest service.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, in the salon and on the salesfloor.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for ongoing professional development.
• Follow Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards, including state board guidelines and safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• 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 assigned store areas.
• Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code and loss prevention practices, and protect company assets.
• 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 and tips from service guests.

What This Job Offers

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