Master Stylist

ULTA Beauty; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beauty company as a Master Stylist, where you'll engage guests, provide expert consultations, and deliver high-quality services. With a focus on personal growth and community, you'll help shape the future of beauty services while achieving sales goals and maintaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant prior work experience required.
• Ability to operate salon equipment and handle chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair design, cuts, color, treatments, and styling.
• Achieve weekly sales goal of $1250.
• Build guest relationships through consultations.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency in salon techniques

Client relationship building

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. We focus on creating a real sense of belonging while driving innovative strategies to revolutionize the industry.

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

Join us in shaping the future of beauty services and be part of the transformation.

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Master Stylist engages guests, provides consultations on hair care, and recommends products and services. They deliver high-quality professional services, focusing on the guest’s overall look, and support the Experience Manager and Assistant Services Manager through performance, people, and process responsibilities. A passion for beauty, exceptional guest service, and product knowledge are essential.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Master Stylist exemplifies Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values through the following duties (and other assigned tasks):

Performance

• Perform hair design, cuts, color, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (if applicable).
• Achieve or surpass a weekly sales goal of $1250 and meet productivity targets by delivering excellent guest service and supporting retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink goals.
• Conduct product demonstrations to enhance sales and guest experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to elevate guest experience.
• Stay informed on industry trends, products, and services, understanding their ingredients and benefits to better assist guests.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.

People

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

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols, adhering to state guidelines.
• Use established service protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
• Utilize booking and client management systems for scheduling and follow-up.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager to ensure readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards across the store.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Follow loss prevention practices to protect assets and deliver excellent service.
• Perform other operational tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Cosmetology license required.

Experience

• Relevant prior work experience required.

Skills

• Proficiency in latest salon techniques across all service categories and a willingness to develop skills further.
• Ability to operate salon equipment and handle chemicals safely.
• Ability to demonstrate and sell hair care and makeup products.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong client base.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous mobility and ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.

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