Elite Stylist

Ulta Beauty; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Pensacola is seeking an Elite Stylist. The role involves providing expert hair services, engaging with customers, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should possess a cosmetology license and have strong communication skills. Join us in transforming beauty services with an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a cosmetology license.
• Previous relevant work experience is required.
• Ability to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Engage with guests and provide hair care consultations.
• Perform a range of hair services including cuts and color.
• Achieve service sales and productivity goals.

Skills

Salon techniques (haircutting, color, styling)

Proficiency with salon equipment

Sales ability for hair care and makeup products

Communication skills

Customer relationship building

Teamwork ability

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Overview

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Overview includes: Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, industry leaders share expertise, build authentic community, and create a real sense of belonging while plotting a bold, strategic course of exciting innovations destined to revolutionize the industry. We offer robust organizational support, increasing investment, personal empowerment, and growth opportunities within a company of strength and stability. We are the future of beauty services. Be part of the transformation.

General Summary & Scope

The Elite Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services. Delivers quality professional services with emphasis on the guest’s total look. Supports the Experience Manager (EM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) and focuses on performance (service sales and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

*Essential Functions*

The Elite Stylist is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values and should demonstrate them consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

Performance

• Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed sales goal of $1900 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services by delivering exceptional guest service and contributing to store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty.
• Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
• Support the execution of in-store events, promotions and marketing initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services and be knowledgeable about ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
• Serve all guests, including walk-ins, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop a partnership with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total-store guest experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships to collaboratively deliver exceptional guest service.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests in the salon and salesfloor.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings for continuous professional development.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services; ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Utilize booking and clientele systems to book guests for return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the EM, ensuring guest readiness at all times.
• Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any assigned area.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
• 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, color, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable) and/or aptitude to develop skills in all service categories.
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals used 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 including 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
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift

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 to determine a reasonable accommodation.

About Ulta Beauty

At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, hair care, and salon services with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 brands. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including fair chance ordinances where applicable.