Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beauty retailer as a Prestige Beauty Advisor, where you'll engage guests, maximize sales in prestige products, and provide exceptional service. This role requires a passion for beauty, strong communication skills, and the ability to build customer relationships. You'll contribute to an inclusive environment while maintaining store standards and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales in the prestige category by engaging guests.
• Provide exceptional service and maintain store standards.
• Perform makeup applications and product demonstrations.

Skills

Guest Service

Communication

Sales

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.
• Courteously handle sales, refunds, and exchanges.
• Routinely perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and guest service experience.
• Book appointments for, and support the execution of, services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on prestige and iconic brand sales goals.
• Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services during work time and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends, products, and services to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
• Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
• Participate in ongoing training, including prestige and iconic brand product training and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive prestige sales performance.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
• Drive sales by keeping prestige and iconic brand work area replenished, signed, faced, and ensuring testers are available and maintained in compliance with hygiene standards.
• Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness and organization of the salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area, and ensure makeover stations meet company standards.
• Participate in merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, inventory procedures, and shipment processing using Ulta Beauty’s systems and best practices.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests.
• Follow loss prevention practices to protect company assets and provide excellent guest service.
• Perform other operational tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

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

Skills

• Passion and competency for prestige products, guest service, and selling.
• 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 mobility throughout the store during shift.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and twisting.
• Lift and move up to 10 lbs. regularly.
• Coordinate and manipulate objects continuously during shift.

If an associate has a disability, 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 and a premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, hair care, and salon services. We offer over 25,000 products from around 500 brands, including our private label, and operate full-service salons in every store.

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