Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.50 - $24.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
overtime pay

Job Description

Ulta Beauty, the largest North American beauty retailer, is renowned as the premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products, and salon services. Operating both in stores and online, Ulta Beauty offers an extensive range of more than 25,000 products from roughly 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands, including its exclusive private label. Each Ulta Beauty store features a full-service salon providing hair, skin, brow, and makeup services, making it a comprehensive beauty hub. The company is founded on a commitment to bring possibilities to life through beauty, creating exhilarating buying experiences fueled by energy, passion, and excitement. It is a place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry combine to empower true beauty enthusiasts and transform the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time.

The Lead Cashier at Ulta Beauty plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of guest transactions while upholding the highest standards of cashwrap presentation and cleanliness. This role requires someone who is experienced in cashiering functions and skilled in leading peers, including training new cashiers and cross-training other associates. As a Lead Cashier, the individual is integral to driving sales performance, guest experience, and loyalty by actively engaging customers and associating the benefits of Ulta Beauty’s Loyalty Life Cycle program. This position collaborates with the store leadership team, supporting open and close register tasks, conducting associate exit inspections, and managing cash wrap responsibilities.

In addition to operational oversight, the Lead Cashier champions the company’s mission, vision, and values, delivering exceptional guest service that embodies an inclusive and energized store environment. They ensure guests receive a personalized, welcoming experience by greeting and connecting with customers, recommending products and services, and facilitating makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations. Supporting in-store event execution and appointment bookings are also key responsibilities.

The role demands adaptability and accountability, with a focus on maintaining compliance with company policies, loss prevention efforts, and overall store appearance. The Lead Cashier is expected to foster teamwork and collaboration among associates, share industry trends knowledge, and participate in ongoing training to promote continuous professional growth and sales effectiveness. Working a flexible schedule covering days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential to meet the needs of this dynamic beauty retail environment.

Ulta Beauty offers competitive hourly compensation for the Lead Cashier position, ranging from $16.50 to $24.75, commensurate with relevant education, certifications, experience, and market dynamics. Full-time associates enjoy paid time off and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, while part-time associates have access to select benefits. Importantly, Ulta Beauty fosters inclusive employment practices, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and respecting fair chance hiring laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Overall, the Lead Cashier position at Ulta Beauty represents an opportunity to grow within a rapidly innovating retail sector passionate about beauty and customer experience, contributing meaningfully to store success and individual development in a vibrant and empowering environment.

Job Requirements

  • Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • The role of Lead Cashier cannot be held by a minor. Any associate being hired or promoted into the role must be 18 years of age
  • High school diploma is preferred
  • 2 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred
  • Proven ability to delegate, multi-task, and problem-solve
  • Demonstrated knowledge and passion for guest service and a competency for selling
  • Experience addressing guests concerns and questions promptly and professionally to deliver exceptional customer service
  • Demonstrated experience in exceeding sales goals and training new hires
  • Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system and Apple devices)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma is preferred
  • 2 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred
  • Proven ability to delegate, multi-task, and problem-solve
  • Demonstrated knowledge and passion for guest service and a competency for selling
  • Experience addressing guests concerns and questions promptly and professionally to deliver exceptional customer service
  • Demonstrated experience in exceeding sales goals and training new hires
  • Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system and Apple devices)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable

Job Duties

  • Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, omni-channel, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink
  • Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by providing a guest-friendly environment, greeting and engaging each guest, personalizing service to their needs, and recommending Ulta Beauty products and/or services
  • Courteously handle sales, refunds, and exchanges
  • Ensure each guest receives exceptional service by pairing them with an associate to perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to drive sales and the 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 sales goals
  • Take ownership over the replenishment, organization, and maintenance of all cashwrap displays, supplies, and impulse fixtures to ensure guest-readiness at all times
  • Maintain prompt, regular attendance

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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