Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Prestige Beauty Advisor to enhance guest experiences and drive sales in the prestige category. This role involves engaging with beauty enthusiasts, providing personalized service, and showcasing exceptional products. With a focus on guest loyalty and satisfaction, you will contribute to a vibrant store environment while maintaining high operational standards. Join a company that values creativity and growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the beauty retail landscape.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for prestige products and exceptional guest service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales in the prestige category by engaging guests.
• Perform makeup applications and product demonstrations.

Skills

Guest Service

Sales

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma

Cosmetology License

Job description

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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. All responsibilities are done while maintaining overall store standards, including cleanliness and replenishment. This position supports the Sales Manager (SM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service and associate culture), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

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 of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

Performance

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), retail shrink, and omni-channel sales, with a specific focus on the prestige category and iconic brands as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
• 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, recommending complementary products and/or services, and informing guests of current promotions, events, and services within the store.
• Handle sales, refunds, and exchanges courteously.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and enhance guest service experience.
• Book appointments for, and support the execution of, services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while achieving prestige and iconic brand sales goals.
• Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services, and be knowledgeable about their ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment supporting teammates, peers, and guests.
• Collaborate with managers and associates to help grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training, including prestige and iconic brand product training, to enable continuous professional development and boost prestige sales performance.

Process

• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to dress code policies.
• Maintain prestige and iconic brand work areas, ensuring they are replenished, signed, faced, and testers are available and hygienic.
• Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness and organization of all areas.
• Participate in merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, inventory procedures, and shipment processing using company systems.
• Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, to guests.
• Follow loss prevention practices to protect company assets and provide excellent guest service.
• Perform other operational tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience or a comparable combination of education and experience preferred.

Skills

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

Special Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend corporate meetings and conferences, including overnight stays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent movement around the store during shifts.
• Stand, bend, reach, pull, push, and twist regularly.
• Lift/move up to 10 lbs. as needed.
• Coordinate and manipulate objects continuously during shifts.

If an associate has a disability preventing the performance of essential job functions, the company will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations.

The pay range is $17.50 - $25.50 per hour, based on relevant factors. Full-time positions offer benefits like paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Part-time benefits include dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. For more info, visit: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering a wide range of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, haircare, and salon services. We feature over 25,000 products from around 500 brands, including our private label, and provide full-service salons in every store.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.