Prestige Beauty Advisor

ULTA Beauty; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and passionate team at a leading beauty retailer where you can make a difference in guests' lives. As a Prestige Beauty Advisor, you will engage with beauty enthusiasts, providing exceptional service and expert product knowledge. Your role is not just about selling; it's about creating memorable experiences and building lasting relationships with customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in an environment that values growth, inclusivity, and creativity. If you have a passion for beauty and a desire to help others discover their best selves, this is the perfect place for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in beauty or retail preferred.
• Cosmetology or esthetician license where required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales in prestige category by engaging guests.
• Provide exceptional service and personalized product recommendations.
• Maintain store operational standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Guest Service

Customer Relationship Building

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Passion for Prestige Products

Education

High School Diploma

Cosmetology License

Job description

We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

OVERVIEW

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.

If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Prestige Beauty Advisor (PBA) is responsible for maximizing sales in the prestige category (color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance) by engaging guests to determine their individual needs and assisting guests in the selection and purchase of prestige merchandise, while following all company policies and procedures. This position supports the Sales Manager (SM) through a focus on performance, people, and process. This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Job Functions)

The PBA is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities:

Performance

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and omni-channel sales, with a specific focus on the prestige category.
• Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by providing a guest-friendly environment, which includes greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, and informing guests of current promotions.
• Courteously handle sales, refunds, and exchanges.
• Routinely perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales.
• Book appointments for services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates and guests.
• Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training to enable continuous professional development.

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
• Drive sales by maintaining the prestige work area to company standards.
• Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness.
• Participate in completing merchandise resets and processing shipments.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program with guests.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma is preferred.
• Cosmetology, esthetician or demonstrator’s license where required by state law.

Experience

• 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrates a passion for prestige products and guest service.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend corporate business meetings and conferences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent mobility throughout the store during shift.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and twisting during shift.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
• 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 with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation.

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products, and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.