Brow Waxing Expert at Ulta Beauty in De Witt, NY

Summary: Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics and salon services. The Brow Waxing Expert is responsible for maximizing sales by engaging with guests, performing eyebrow and facial waxing, and ensuring exceptional customer service while adhering to company standards.

Responsibilities:
- Meet or exceed Benefit brand sales and service goals,and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), omni-channel, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty
- Ensure each guest receives exceptional service by greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, and recommending complementary products, samples, and services
- Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and guest service experience
- Perform short services at the Brow Bar, including (but not limited to), eyebrow and facial waxing, tweezing, eyebrow tinting, strip lash applications, and threading in accordance with all of Ulta Beauty’s policies and procedures
- Use appointment book or system to book guests’ appointments for initial services, return services, and events
- Meet average sales per labor hour and sales to service ratio goal
- 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
- Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served
- Regularly participate in ongoing Benefit and Ulta Beauty training, including training parties, team meetings, and brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive sales performance
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships and an active clientele portfolio for Benefit brand services
- Maintain strong relationships with Benefit brand partners through participation in required trainings and the execution of in store events and promotions
- Create and maintain partnerships with Prestige consultants and salon professionals to promote teamwork and a high level of customer service
- Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests on the salesfloor
- Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business
- Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and hygienic procedures before, during and after services; always ensure compliance with state board guidelines
- Adhere to the Ulta Beauty and Benefit brand dress code, including wearing brand assets as directed
- Drive sales by keeping the Brow Bar area replenished, signed and faced, and ensuring testers are available and maintained in compliance with hygiene standards, as well as any additional assigned area
- Communicate supply needs to the store management team and brand representatives in a timely manner to ensure guest-readiness at all times
- Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the Brow Bar, and any additional assigned area including, the salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area
- Participate in completing merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing shipment using the Benefit brand’s and Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices
- Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service
- Execute other operational tasks as directed

Required Qualifications:
- Cosmetology or esthetics license where required by state law
- Demonstrates significant competency in sales, products, and service
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to positively and proactively handle guest concerns and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Attend brand sponsored trainings
- Continuous mobility during shift
- Frequent standing, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting during shift
- Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
- Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift

Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma is preferred
- Experience in make-up application; eyebrow and facial waxing, tweezing, and eyebrow tinting is preferred
- Proficiency with use of equipment needed to perform technical work

Required Skills: Esthetics license, Cosmetology license, Eyebrow waxing, Facial waxing, Tweezing, Eyebrow tinting, Makeup application, Skincare analysis, Product knowledge, Appointment booking systems, Customer relationship building

Benefits: Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law, Tips paid by service guests, Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits