Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in beauty retail is seeking passionate individuals for the Beauty Advisor role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with guests, providing personalized service and product knowledge to enhance their shopping experience. As a Beauty Advisor, you'll contribute to a vibrant and inclusive environment, driving sales while ensuring that every guest feels valued. With ongoing training and growth opportunities, this role is perfect for beauty enthusiasts looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting. Join a team where your passion for beauty can shine and where every day brings new possibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to all guests by engaging and determining their needs.
• Perform makeup applications and skincare analysis to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Guest Service

Sales Competency

Basic Technology Proficiency

Customer Relationship Skills

Troubleshooting Ability

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, demonstrating them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities, as well as all other projects/duties as assigned:

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 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 to drive sales and enhance guest experience.
• Book appointments and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an exceptional guest experience while meeting sales goals.
• Stay informed about new and existing products and services, understanding their ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment supporting teammates, peers, and guests.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests and through Ulta’s systems.
• Collaborate with managers and store staff to grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training for professional development and to enhance sales performance.

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to the dress code.
• Keep work areas 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 and best practices.
• Follow loss prevention practices and provide excellent guest service to protect assets.
• 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.
• Proficient with basic technology (e.g., POS systems, Apple devices).
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of 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/carry/move up to 25 lbs. regularly.
• Continuous manipulation of objects during shift.

Ulta Beauty is committed to accommodating employees with disabilities. We will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations to enable performance of essential job functions.

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 beauty possibilities to life through a vast selection of products and a full-service salon in every store.

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