Prestige Beauty Advisor
About the job
- A high school diploma is preferred.
- A cosmetology, esthetician, or demonstrator’s license is required where state law requires it.
- One year of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is preferred.
- Demonstrate a passion for and significant competency in prestige products, guest service, and selling.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Attend corporate business meetings and conferences, including overnight stays.
- Move frequently throughout the store during shifts; frequently stand, bend, reach, pull, push, and twist; continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and continuously coordinate and manipulate objects.
- Contribute to meeting or exceeding store goals for retail and service sales, guest loyalty including credit, retail shrink, and omni-channel sales, with a focus on the prestige category and iconic brands.
- Provide each guest exceptional service by greeting and engaging guests, personalizing service to their needs, recommending complementary products or services, and informing them about current promotions, events, and store services.
- Handle sales, refunds, and exchanges courteously.
- Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to drive sales and guest service.
- Book appointments for and support services and in-store events that deliver a strong guest experience and achieve prestige and iconic brand sales goals.
- Stay informed about new and existing industry trends, products, and services, including their ingredients and benefits, to better serve guests.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and internal and external guests.
- Collaborate with store managers and associates to help grow the business.
- Participate in ongoing training, including prestige and iconic brand product training and brand and category education, to support professional development and sales performance.
- Know and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards, and adhere to the company dress code.
- Keep prestige and iconic brand work areas replenished, signed, and faced; ensure testers are available and maintained in compliance with hygiene standards.
- Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area, and ensure makeover stations meet company standards.
- Complete merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and shipment processing using company technology and best practices.
- Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the company app, with guests on the salesfloor and when prompted by company systems.
- Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
- Execute other operational tasks as directed.
- One year of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
About the company
Ulta Beauty operates a nationwide beauty retailer that combines a broad range of products—from affordable drugstore brands to high-end prestige labels—under one roof, plus in-store salon services. Its products are sold in physical stores and online, often via a loyalty program and partnerships like shop-in-shop concepts with Target. The model works by offering both mass-market and luxury beauty items in a single shopping trip, along with beauty services and digital channels that connect in-store and online experiences. The company differentiates itself from competitors by hosting a single destination for the full beauty spectrum, leveraging a large loyalty ecosystem, and integrating service offerings and strategic partnerships to reach more customers. Ulta’s goal is to maintain leadership as the primary one-stop beauty retailer, evolving its blend of physical and digital shopping to meet changing consumer needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 27, 2026 sales rose 8.9% to $3 billion, raising guidance.
- Midi Health launched September 14, 2026, adding wellness supplements in 300-plus stores.
- Wavytalk entered Ulta stores September 28, 2026, expanding hair-tools exclusives.
What critics are saying
- Target launched Beauty Studio in fall 2026, directly attacking Ulta's prestige edge.
- The August 11, 2026 Meta Pixel class action threatens privacy damages and injunctions.
- By 2027, Amazon and Target can compress traffic, turning Ulta into a commodity retailer.
What makes Ulta Beauty unique
- Ulta Beauty's 47 million-member loyalty graph powers personalized offers and AI targeting.
- Kecia Steelman said on September 16, 2026, stores sell prestige through trained associates.
- Ulta spans mass-to-luxury beauty, salons, and services better than Target Beauty Studio.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours