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Consultant jobs at Ulta sit at the intersection of retail operations, beauty category strategy, and vendor partnerships. Ulta has a track record of sponsoring international talent for consulting functions, making it a realistic target if you're navigating F-1 OPT, TN visa, or employment-based Green Card pathways.
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Experience
a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.
If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.
GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE
The Skin Care Consultant (SCC) is responsible for maximizing sales in the skin category by engaging guests to determine their individual needs, assisting guests in the selection and purchase of skin care merchandise, and maintaining overall store standards, including cleanliness and replenishment. They support the Experience Manager (EM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service and associate culture), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires knowledge of skin needs, concerns and functions, a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions)
The SCC is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):
Performance
- Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), retail shrink and omni-channel sales, with a specific focus on the skin care category as set by Ulta Beauty.
- Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, and recommending complementary products and/or services.
- Courteously handle sales, refunds, and exchanges.
- Routinely perform skincare analysis and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest experience.
- Book appointments for, and support the execution of, services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on skin care sales goals.
- 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.
People
- Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
- Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests on the sales floor and when prompted by the Ulta Beauty’s systems.
- Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
- Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive skin care sales performance.
Process
- Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
- Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
- Drive sales by keeping assigned work area replenished, signed, and faced, and ensuring testers are available and maintained in compliance with hygiene standards.
- Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area.
- Participate in completing merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing shipment using 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma is preferred
Experience
- 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Skills
- Demonstrate significant competency in sales, products, and service
- Demonstrate a passion for skin care, solution-oriented products, and consultative selling
- 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
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Attend brand sponsored trainings
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent mobility throughout the store during shift
- Frequent standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and twisting during shift
- Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift
- Continuous 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 the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ulta Beauty is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status (including honorable discharge from military service), reproductive health decisions, familial status, refugee status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status of an individual.
About:
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Overview:
Experience
a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.
If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.
GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE
The Skin Care Consultant (SCC) is responsible for maximizing sales in the skin category by engaging guests to determine their individual needs, assisting guests in the selection and purchase of skin care merchandise, and maintaining overall store standards, including cleanliness and replenishment. They support the Experience Manager (EM) through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service and associate culture), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires knowledge of skin needs, concerns and functions, a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions)
The SCC is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):
Performance
- Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), retail shrink and omni-channel sales, with a specific focus on the skin care category as set by Ulta Beauty.
- Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, and recommending complementary products and/or services.
- Courteously handle sales, refunds, and exchanges.
- Routinely perform skincare analysis and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest experience.
- Book appointments for, and support the execution of, services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on skin care sales goals.
- 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.
People
- Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
- Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests on the sales floor and when prompted by the Ulta Beauty’s systems.
- Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
- Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive skin care sales performance.
Process
- Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
- Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
- Drive sales by keeping assigned work area replenished, signed, and faced, and ensuring testers are available and maintained in compliance with hygiene standards.
- Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area.
- Participate in completing merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing shipment using 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma is preferred
Experience
- 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Skills
- Demonstrate significant competency in sales, products, and service
- Demonstrate a passion for skin care, solution-oriented products, and consultative selling
- 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
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Attend brand sponsored trainings
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent mobility throughout the store during shift
- Frequent standing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and twisting during shift
- Continuous lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift
- Continuous 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 the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ulta Beauty is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based upon race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status (including honorable discharge from military service), reproductive health decisions, familial status, refugee status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status of an individual.
About:
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Frame your credentials around retail strategy
Ulta's consulting hires typically support category management, vendor analytics, or store operations. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact in those areas, since a generalist consulting background won't stand out against candidates with direct retail or CPG experience.
Target Ulta's vendor partnerships and beauty categories
Ulta works closely with major beauty brands on co-investment and shelf strategy. Consulting roles tied to those partnerships are more likely to see dedicated headcount and a clearer sponsorship path than corporate generalist positions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Ulta's open Consultant postings
Ulta posts Consultant roles across multiple teams simultaneously, and not all of them lead to sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for visa-sponsored openings at Ulta so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Clarify TN eligibility before your first interview
If you're Canadian or Mexican and your Consultant role maps to a DOL-recognized TN category like Management Consultant, you can often start without waiting on a full PERM process. Confirm the job description explicitly supports that classification before accepting an offer.
Anticipate a PERM timeline for Green Card sponsorship
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, Ulta's HR team will initiate a DOL PERM labor certification process, which typically runs 12 to 18 months before USCIS sees a petition. Build that timeline into your expectations when negotiating your start date.
Extend your OPT window by targeting STEM-adjacent consulting work
If your degree qualifies for a STEM OPT extension, look for Consultant openings tied to Ulta's data, supply chain, or digital merchandising teams. Those roles are more likely to support a 24-month OPT extension and buy time ahead of an H-1B filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ulta sponsor H-1B visas for Consultants?
Ulta has sponsored employment-based visas for Consultant roles, though H-1B visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for every position. The H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so Consultant positions tied to specific functions like data analytics, category strategy, or financial planning tend to have a stronger case than broadly scoped roles.
How do I apply for Consultant jobs at Ulta?
You can apply directly through Ulta's careers portal. To find roles where visa sponsorship is already confirmed, use Migrate Mate to filter Ulta's Consultant openings by visa type. This saves time by narrowing your applications to positions where international candidates are explicitly considered, rather than discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
Which visa types are commonly used for Consultant roles at Ulta?
Ulta has sponsored F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for consulting functions. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates entering rotational or project-based consulting tracks. TN is a strong fit for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role qualifies under DOL's Management Consultant category. EB-2 and EB-3 apply for longer-term permanent sponsorship.
What qualifications does Ulta typically expect for Consultant roles?
Ulta's Consultant roles generally expect a bachelor's degree in business, analytics, supply chain, or a related field. Experience in retail, CPG, or beauty industry consulting adds significant weight. For H-1B or Green Card sponsorship, the role description must demonstrate that a specific degree field is a minimum requirement, not just preferred, so job-description language matters during negotiations.
How do I navigate the timing between an offer and my visa filing at Ulta?
For H-1B, USCIS only accepts cap-subject petitions in April for an October 1 start date, so your offer timing needs to align with that window or Ulta must file under an exemption. For TN, status can often be obtained at a port of entry within days. For PERM-based Green Cards, expect the employer-driven process to take well over a year from petition to approval.