Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Prestige Beauty Advisor, where your passion for beauty and exceptional guest service will create unforgettable experiences. You will engage with guests to understand their needs, recommend prestige products, and drive sales while maintaining store standards. This role offers the chance to grow within an inclusive environment, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to a mission that values each voice. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and love beauty, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent education preferred.
• Cosmetology or esthetician license required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales in the prestige category through exceptional guest service.
• Perform makeup applications and skincare analysis to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Passion for prestige products

Guest service

Relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Cosmetology or esthetician 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, demonstrating them skillfully and consistently through:

Performance

• Contributing to meeting or exceeding store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, retail shrink, and omni-channel sales, especially in the prestige category and iconic brands.
• Ensuring each guest receives exceptional service by greeting, engaging, personalizing service, recommending products, and informing about promotions, events, and services.
• Handling sales, refunds, and exchanges courteously.
• Performing makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to drive sales and enhance guest experience.
• Booking appointments and supporting in-store events to deliver an outstanding guest experience and meet sales goals.
• Staying informed about industry trends, products, and ingredients to better serve guests.
• Maintaining prompt and regular attendance.

People

• Supporting an inclusive environment for teammates and guests.
• Collaborating with managers and associates to grow the business.
• Participating in ongoing training and education to develop professionally and improve sales performance.

Process

• Ensuring compliance with company policies, standards, and dress code.
• Driving sales through proper maintenance of work areas, replenishment, and hygiene standards.
• Maintaining store operational standards, including cleanliness and organization.
• Participating in merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, inventory, and shipment processing.
• Sharing information about the guest loyalty program and protecting company assets.
• Executing other operational tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

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

Skills

• Passion and competency for prestige products, guest service, and selling.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Special Position Requirements

• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attendance at meetings and conferences, including overnight stays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent movement throughout the store during shifts.
• Standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting.
• Handling objects up to 10 lbs. regularly.
• Coordination and manipulation of objects during shifts.

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

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest North American beauty retailer, offering a wide range of cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, hair care, and salon services. We feature over 25,000 products from approximately 500 brands, including our private label. Our stores include full-service salons with hair, skin, brow, and makeup services.

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