Aspiring Licensed Colorist - Hair Color Bar Assistant

Madison Reed; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (FT Only

Employee Assistance Program (FT and PT

401k Plans (FT & PT)

Paid Vacation Time (FT Only)

Paid Holidays (FT & PT)

Team Member Discount: Working Benefit

Pet Insurance (FT & PT)

One Medical Membership (FT & PT)

The College Tuition Benefit (FT & PT)

Job summary

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Assistant role at Vernon Hills is designed to support licensed colorists and shift leads while learning services and connecting with guests. You’ll assist with color consultations, shampooing, conditioning, and service finishing as you work toward becoming a Licensed Colorist.

The position emphasizes guest experience and team collaboration in a fast-paced beauty setting. This role offers base hourly pay plus commissions and tips, with potential earnings around 25–26

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license in the state in which you are applying.
• Entry level experience in any customer service or retail sales environment; salon or beauty industry experience preferred.
• Effective communication, strong problem solving and people skills, in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
• Comfortable operating point of sale systems
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage and Responsibility.
• Perform behind-the-chair services such as assisting in finishing services and shampooing and conditioning services, styling, blowouts, hot tool styling, treatment and toner services, and add on product application per guest request.
• Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including but not limited to: retail sales, services, memberships.
• Ensure Hair Color Bar meets company standards as it relates to cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, company asset security.
• Adhere to protocols regarding Madison Reed systems, policies, processes and procedures.
• Drive Hair Color Bar revenue through increasing the average service ticket through additional services, sales of unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, home hair care and more.
• Take a proactive approach by demonstrating the willingness to learn and complete the Assistant
• Colorist to Colorist Training including mastering color theory and developing behind the chair application skills to grow your career within Madison Reed

Skills

Fluency in English

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Cosmetology license (active)

Job description

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Assistant role at Vernon Hills is designed to support licensed colorists and shift leads while learning services and connecting with guests. You’ll assist with color consultations, shampooing, conditioning, and service finishing as you work toward becoming a Licensed Colorist.

The position emphasizes guest experience and team collaboration in a fast-paced beauty setting. This role offers base hourly pay plus commissions and tips, with potential earnings around 25–26