Prestige Beauty Advisor
About the job
- A high school diploma is preferred.
- A cosmetology, esthetician, or demonstrator’s license is required where mandated by state law.
- One year of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is preferred.
- Demonstrate passion and significant competency in prestige products, guest service, and selling.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Attend corporate business meetings and conferences, including overnight stays.
- Meet the physical demands of frequent store mobility, standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, lifting, and moving objects up to 10 pounds.
- 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 prestige categories and iconic brands.
- Provide each guest with exceptional service by greeting and engaging them, personalizing service to their needs, recommending complementary products or services, and informing them about promotions, events, and store services.
- Handle sales, refunds, and exchanges courteously.
- Perform makeup applications, skincare analyses, and product demonstrations to drive sales and improve the guest service experience.
- Book appointments and support services and in-store events that deliver a strong guest experience and meet prestige and iconic brand sales goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, products, and services, and learn product 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 managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
- Participate in ongoing prestige and iconic brand product training and brand and category education.
- Follow Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, standards, and dress code.
- Keep prestige and iconic brand work areas replenished, signed, and faced; maintain testers in compliance with hygiene standards.
- Maintain store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area, and keep makeover stations compliant with company standards.
- Participate in merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and shipment processing using company technology and best practices.
- Promote the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, on the salesfloor and when prompted by company systems.
- Protect company assets by following loss-prevention practices and providing exceptional guest service.
- Perform 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