Elite Stylist

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. Overview Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry’s most highly-esteemed beauty leaders share themselves and their expertise, building authentic community and creating a real sense of belonging—while plotting a bold, strategic course of exciting innovations destined to revolutionize the industry. General Summary & Scope The Elite Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on their hair care needs, and recommending products and services. The Elite Stylist delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look, supporting the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager and focusing on performance, people, and process. This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Performance Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, brow services, and ear piercing (where applicable). Meet or exceed a sales goal of $1,900 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services by delivering exceptional guest service and contributing to store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink. Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience. Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience. Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends. Maintain prompt, regular attendance. People Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations. Serve all guests, including walk‑ins, in a timely and efficient manner. Collaborate with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total-store and well‑rounded guest experience. Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster collaborative delivery of exceptional guest service. Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with salon and sales‑floor guests. Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to enable continuous professional development. Process Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards. Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services; ensure compliance with state board guidelines. Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience. Utilize appropriate booking and clientele systems to schedule guests for return services and events. Communicate any supply needs to the Experience Manager, ensuring guest readiness at all times. Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any additional assigned area. Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code. Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service. Execute other operational tasks as directed. Job Qualifications Education Cosmetology license Experience Previous relevant work experience is required. Skills Proficiency with latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, brow services, and ear piercing services (where applicable) and/or an aptitude to develop skills in all service categories. Proficiency with use of equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work. Proficiency to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro 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. Special Position Requirements Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Working Conditions Continuous mobility during shift. Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs during shift. Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting during shift. Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift. Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift. If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job. Ulta Beauty is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status (including honorable discharge from military service), reproductive health decisions, familial status, refugee status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status of an individual. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ulta Beauty