Master Stylist

Ulta Beauty; Rio Grande (NJ); On-site; USD 21,339 - 24,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental benefits

Tips from service guests

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer is seeking a Master Stylist to provide hair services and enhance guest experiences. Responsibilities include performing various hair services, meeting sales goals, and developing client relationships. A cosmetology license and previous experience are required. This role emphasizes guest service and compliance with company standards. Full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant work experience is required.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including cuts, coloring, and styling.
• Meet weekly sales goals for hair services.
• Develop guest relationships through consultations.

Skills

Proficiency with salon techniques for hair services

Proficiency with equipment and chemicals

Strong communication skills

Ability to build customer relationships

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Master Stylist at Ulta Beauty. This role focuses on engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services to deliver quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. The Master Stylist supports the Experience Manager (SM) and Assistant Services Manager (ASM) through a focus on performance (service sales and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). A passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge are required.

General Summary & Scope

The Master Stylist is responsible for guest consultations, performing hair services, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. This position emphasizes service sales, guest service, and adherence to Ulta Beauty’s policies and procedures.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing where applicable.
• Meet or exceed an average weekly sales goal of $1250 for hair services and contribute to store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink.
• Demonstrate products with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest service experience.
• Support in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services; be knowledgeable about ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

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

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures and comply with state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Use booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the Experience Manager to ensure guest readiness.
• Maintain store operational standards, including salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, and break areas.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention practices and delivering excellent 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 hair services and/or aptitude to develop skills in all service categories.
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals used in technical work.
• Ability to demonstrate, recommend, and sell pro hair care and makeup products.
• Strong 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
• Occasional coordination and manipulation of objects during shift

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

The pay range for this position is the higher of $15.49 - $17.80 per hour or services pay for the workweek under the Company’s Services Compensation Plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, location, and business needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by law and tips paid by service guests. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off and health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For more information, visit the Ulta Beauty Benefits page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, hair care, and salon services. We offer more than 25,000 products from about 500 brands in stores and online and operate full-service salons in many locations.

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records or other criminal histories, in accordance with applicable state and local laws and ordinances.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

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Industries: Retail