Elite Stylist

ULTA Beauty; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A beauty service company in Durham is seeking an Elite Stylist responsible for engaging with guests and delivering quality hair services. The ideal candidate will perform a range of hair services, including design, cuts, and styling, while also meeting sales goals. Qualifications include a cosmetology license and relevant experience. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to build customer relationships. Flexibility in scheduling is important, and adherence to operational standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant work experience is required.
• Knowledge of salon techniques for various services.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including hair design, cuts, color, and styling.
• Meet or exceed a $1,900 average weekly sales goal.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Proficiency with latest salon techniques

Proficiency with equipment and chemicals

Developed communication skills

Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

General Summary & Scope

The Elite Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services. The Elite Stylist delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look and supports the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM). Focus areas include performance (service sales and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards).

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 $1,900 average weekly sales goal and productivity goals for hair services.
• Perform product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
• Support execution of in‑store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, products, and services.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk‑in guests, timely and efficiently.
• Partner with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total‑store and well‑rounded guest experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, credit, and Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures and state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols.
• Utilize booking systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager.
• Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness of salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, and break area.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices.
• 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 haircutting, hair color, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, brow services, and ear piercing where applicable; and/or aptitude to develop skills in all service categories.
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals needed for technical work.
• Proficiency to demonstrate, recommend and sell professional 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 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.

Accommodation Statement

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.