Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beauty retailer as a Beauty Advisor, where you will deliver exceptional guest experiences and support sales goals. This role involves engaging with customers, providing product knowledge, and maintaining store standards. If you have a passion for beauty and guest service, consider applying to be part of a dynamic team that values growth and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent education preferred.
• Passion for guest service and sales competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service by engaging guests and conducting cashier tasks.
• Perform makeup applications and product demonstrations to enhance guest experience.
• Maintain store cleanliness and compliance with policies.

Skills

Guest service

Sales competency

Customer relationship skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Apple devices

Job description

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We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Overview

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.

If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized, and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.

General Summary & Scope

The Beauty Advisor (BA) is responsible for providing an exceptional experience for all Ulta Beauty guests by engaging each guest to determine their individual needs, conducting cashier tasks, keeping fixtures stocked with merchandise, maintaining overall store cleanliness, and completing tasks as assigned. The BA supports the leadership team through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The BA is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position:

Performance

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), omni-channel sales, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
• Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by providing a guest-friendly environment, greeting and engaging each guest entering the store, personalizing service to their needs, answering questions about products and services, informing guests about promotions and sales, and recommending complementary Ulta Beauty products and/or services.
• Handle customer service, sales, refunds, and exchanges courteously and assist with online orders.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
• Book appointments for and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while meeting sales goals.
• Stay informed about new and existing products and services, including ingredients and benefits, to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment supporting teammates, peers, and guests.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests and through Ulta’s systems.
• Collaborate with managers and associates to grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training to enable professional development and drive sales performance.

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to the dress code.
• Keep work area replenished, signed, faced, and ensure testers are available to drive sales.
• Maintain store cleanliness and standards across all areas.
• Participate in merchandise resets, planograms, displays, inventory procedures, and shipment processing using Ulta’s technology.
• Follow loss prevention practices and provide excellent guest service.
• Perform other operational tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent education and experience preferred.

Skills

• Passion for guest service and sales competency.
• Proficiency with basic technology (e.g., POS systems, Apple devices).
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Special Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Mobility throughout the store during shifts.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Object manipulation during shifts.

If a disability prevents someone from performing essential functions, the company will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering a wide range of products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through beauty daily in stores and online, featuring over 25,000 products from around 500 brands, including our own private label. Our stores also feature full-service salons for hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.