Elite Stylist

ULTA Beauty; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beauty retailer as an Elite Stylist, where you'll engage with guests, provide high-quality hair services, and contribute to a dynamic team. With a focus on guest satisfaction and sales, you'll play a vital role in transforming beauty services and ensuring a memorable experience for all clients.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency in salon techniques and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including cuts, color, and styling.
• Meet or exceed a weekly sales goal of $1900.
• Build guest relationships through consultations.

Skills

Communication

Salon Techniques

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Cosmetology License

Job description

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

OVERVIEW

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, industry-leading beauty professionals share their expertise and build authentic communities, creating a real sense of belonging while driving innovative industry changes.

Enjoy robust organizational support, ongoing investment, and opportunities for personal growth within a stable and strong company.

Join us as we shape the future of beauty services and be part of the transformation.

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Elite Stylist engages with guests, consulting on their hair care needs, recommending products and services, and delivering high-quality professional services focused on the guest’s overall look. They support the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager, emphasizing performance, guest service, and adherence to operational procedures. A passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service skills, and product knowledge are essential.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Elite Stylist champions Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values by performing the following duties:

Performance

• Perform hair services such as design, cuts, color, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed a weekly sales goal of $1900 and productivity targets, contributing to store sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink goals.
• Demonstrate products to guests to enhance sales and guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, products, and services, and communicate their benefits to guests.
• Maintain consistent attendance.

People

• Build guest relationships through consultations and tailored recommendations.
• Serve all guests efficiently, including walk-ins.
• Collaborate with skin therapists and retail teams to provide a comprehensive guest experience.
• Establish professional relationships with peers and brand partners.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app.
• Attend mandatory training and meetings for professional development.

Process

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols in accordance with regulations.
• Adhere to service protocols for consistent guest experiences.
• Use booking and client management systems effectively.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards in the salon and store areas.
• Follow the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Follow loss prevention practices and provide excellent guest service.
• Perform other operational tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Cosmetology license required.

Experience

• Relevant work experience required.

Skills

• Proficiency in salon techniques and equipment use; willingness to develop skills across service categories.
• Ability to recommend and sell professional hair care and makeup products.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capability to build and maintain customer relationships and clientele.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous mobility, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting during shifts.
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 lbs.

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

ABOUT ULTA BEAUTY

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is North America’s largest beauty retailer, offering a wide range of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, haircare, and salon services. We feature over 25,000 products from approximately 500 brands, including our private label, with full-service salons in every store. We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.