Stylist

Ulta Beauty; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 15,153 - 22,454; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a passionate Stylist responsible for engaging with guests and delivering quality hair care services. The Stylist will recommend products and services, aiming to meet weekly sales goals and enhance the guest experience.

Applicants should have a cosmetology license and preferably relevant salon experience. This position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid cosmetology license.
• Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.
• Proficient with latest salon techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with guests on hair care needs and recommend products.
• Deliver quality hair services including cuts and color treatments.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales goals for services and products.

Skills

Haircutting techniques

Coloring techniques

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Sales proficiency

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Overview

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, industry leaders share expertise and build authentic community while plotting a bold, strategic course of exciting innovations destined to revolutionize the industry. Think robust organizational support, increasing investment, and opportunities for personal empowerment and growth. Be part of the transformation as we shape the future of beauty services.

General Summary & Scope

The Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting on hair care needs, and recommending products and services. The Stylist delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. They support the Experience Manager (EM) and the Assistant Services Manager (ASM) through a focus on performance (service sales and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the ability to learn and communicate product knowledge.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

The Stylist champions Ulta Beauty's mission, vision, and values and performs duties and responsibilities as assigned, including the following:

• Perform hair services including design, haircuts, color, texture, treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
• Meet or exceed weekly sales goals for hair services and contribute to store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty.
• Demonstrate business acumen with understanding of business drivers and opportunities for growth.
• Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
• Support the execution of in-store events, promotions, and marketing initiatives that deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Stay informed on new and existing industry trends, products, and services and understand ingredients and benefits to better serve guests.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrate high standards of customer service and salon image standards.
• Serve all guests, including walk-in guests, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Partner with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total-store guest experience.
• Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships to collaboratively deliver exceptional guest service.
• Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program with guests in the salon and on the sales floor.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to enable continuous professional development.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures and comply with state board guidelines.
• Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Utilize booking and clientele systems to schedule return services and events.
• Communicate supply needs to the EM to ensure guest readiness.
• Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, sales floor, restrooms, backroom, and break areas.
• Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention practices and delivering exceptional guest service.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Cosmetology license

Experience

• Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, color, lightening, styling, texture, treatments, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing (where applicable) and the ability to develop skills in all service categories.
• Proficiency with equipment and chemicals used to perform technical work.
• Proficiency to demonstrate, recommend, and sell professional hair care and makeup products.
• Developed communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships and build clientele.

Special Position Requirements

• Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent mobility during shift.
• Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching during shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Occasional 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 an interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation.

Ulta Beauty is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. The pay range for this position is the higher of $11.00 - $16.30 per hour or services pay, with exact pay based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible associates may earn overtime and tips where applicable. Full-time positions offer benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; part-time positions offer dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. For more information about benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page.

About Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, hair care, and salon services. We offer more than 25,000 products from about 500 brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. We also operate a full-service salon in every store.