Nail Tech - Full Time

Belk; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Belk Salon is seeking a Nail Technician to deliver professional nail care and skincare services to salon clients. The role emphasizes building a loyal client base, driving sales through product recommendations, and maintaining high sanitation and presentation standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Cosmetology license and 2–5 years in the cosmetology field, with a passion for ongoing education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires valid cosmetology license.
• Ongoing education and training encouraged.
• Must demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
• Sales-focused with ability to meet or exceed personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide nail, skin, and related salon services to clients in a professional manner.
• Greet clients promptly and acknowledge them within a reasonable time of arrival.
• Build and maintain a client base; manage client cards and follow up on requests.
• Prescribe and recommend retail products to clients based on service needs.
• Handle customer feedback professionally and address concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with sanitation standards.
• Stay current with product knowledge and industry best practices.

Skills

Client relations

Communication skills

Sales skills

Team player

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

The Salon Technician is responsible for providing salon clientele with professional services relating to the care and treatment of hair, nails, and skin. This position reports to the Salon Manager or Desk Manager. This position is nonexempt.

Our salon is looking for the next great talent. Are you a Nail Specialist that has a positive attitude and have a team player mentality? Then we would like to talk to you. We are a high-volume salon and spa that specializes in natural nails, manicures, pedicures, and gel/Shellac services. To join our team, you need to have a passion for the beauty industry, and the thirst to keep learning. And the desire to love your job.

We believe education never ends. Whether a recent graduate or 20 years in the business, this position requires active participation in ongoing education. We provide opportunities to participate, both in-house and outside education classes from some of the highest trained individuals in the industry.

Our salons are located in high traffic, premier mall locations throughout the Southeast. We are looking for the best nail specialists in the industry to participate in our rapid growth.

Position Description

The Nail Technician reports to the Salon Manager and is responsible for providing salon clientele with professional services relating to the care and treatment of nails and skin.

Client Services

• Meeting or exceeding personal service and retail sales goals.
• Acknowledging the client within a reasonable time of client's checking into the salon.
• Building a client base by recruiting New Request Clients and maintaining Customer Client Cards.
• Providing quality professional service through technical skills and prescribing appropriate retail products to clients.
• Responding professionally to customer service issues and promptly addressing complaints.
• Exhibiting good communication skills.
• Ongoing continuing education on products, services, and current issues relating to the industry.

Salon / Personal Presentation

• Ensuring personal work area and salon meet and exceed State Board Regulations.
• Performing basic salon housekeeping duties of cleaning, stocking, and client cards.
• Effectively organizing time and resources to meet sales goals.
• Communication with Salon Management regarding issues and needs.
• Meeting salon guidelines for attendance and tardiness.
• Maintaining an updated professional appearance and meets the salon dress code.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a valid and current board certified license.
• Two to five years experience in the cosmetology or cosmetic industry preferred.

Physical

• Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone and other related business equipment.
• Ability to work with chemicals and chemical compounds.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.