Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer is seeking a Beauty Advisor to enhance guest experiences through exceptional service and product knowledge. The role involves engaging with customers, performing makeup applications, and supporting sales goals in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for beauty and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Passion for guest service and sales.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service and engage guests.
• Conduct cashier tasks and maintain store cleanliness.
• Perform makeup applications and product demonstrations.

Skills

Guest service

Sales competency

Customer relationship skills

Troubleshooting ability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Apple devices

Job description

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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 (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 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.
• Courteously handle customer service, sales, refunds, and exchanges and assist with online orders.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
• Book appointments for and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on sales goals.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing products and services during work time and be knowledgeable about their ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and guests.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests on the salesfloor and when prompted by systems.
• Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, for continuous professional development and to drive sales performance.

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to the dress code.
• Drive sales by keeping work area replenished, signed, faced, and ensuring testers are available.
• Maintain store standards and cleanliness including salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area.
• Participate in merchandise resets, planograms, displays, inventory procedures, and shipment processing using Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices.
• Follow loss prevention practices and provide exceptional 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Skills

• Passion for guest service and sales competency.
• Proficient with basic technology (e.g., POS system, 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 up to 25 lbs. regularly.
• Coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.

If an associate has a disability preventing them from performing essential functions, the company will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations.

The pay range is $17.00 - $24.50/hour, based on factors including education, experience, and location. Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full-time employees, and select benefits for part-time employees. More details are available at https://learn.bswift.com/ulta.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer offering a wide range of products and salon services. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment, considering all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.