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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 Specialty Beauty Advisor – Lancôme (SBA – Lancôme) is responsible for maximizing sales in the Lancôme brand (including color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance) by engaging guests to determine their individual needs, assisting guests in the selection and purchase of merchandise, and maintaining overall store standards, including cleanliness and replenishment. They represent the image, products and culture of Ulta Beauty and the Lancôme brand to the Ulta Beauty guest and 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 a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
The SBA - Lancôme 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
- Meet or exceed Lancôme brand sales and clientele 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 that each guest receives exceptional service by greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, offering samples, and recommending complementary products and/or services.
- Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests.
- Stay current on available prestige training to drive category performance.
- Book appointments for and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on sales goals for the Lancôme brand and the store.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships and active contact with a growing customer list for Lancôme brand sales by interfacing with existing customer base, maintaining active contact with growing preferred customer list, and following up on guest inquiries. Inform all guests about current promotions, events, and services within the store.
- 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 and collaborative 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 salesfloor.
- Maintain strong relationships with Lancôme brand partners through participation in required trainings and the execution of in-store events and promotions.
- 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 Lancôme brand sales performance.
Process
- Be knowledgeable of and ensure adherence to Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
- Adhere to the Ulta Beauty and Lancôme brand dress code, including wearing brand assets as directed.
- Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the Lancôme brand area, testers, and demonstration stations, 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 the processing of shipment.
- 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
- Cosmetology or demonstrator license where required by state law
Experience
- Cosmetics artistry experience preferred
Skills
- 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 verbal communication and interpersonal skills
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Attend brand sponsored trainings
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent mobility during shift
- Frequent standing, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, 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 Specialty Beauty Advisor – Lancôme (SBA – Lancôme) is responsible for maximizing sales in the Lancôme brand (including color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance) by engaging guests to determine their individual needs, assisting guests in the selection and purchase of merchandise, and maintaining overall store standards, including cleanliness and replenishment. They represent the image, products and culture of Ulta Beauty and the Lancôme brand to the Ulta Beauty guest and 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 a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
The SBA - Lancôme 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
- Meet or exceed Lancôme brand sales and clientele 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 that each guest receives exceptional service by greeting and engaging every guest, personalizing service to their needs, offering samples, and recommending complementary products and/or services.
- Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests.
- Stay current on available prestige training to drive category performance.
- Book appointments for and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on sales goals for the Lancôme brand and the store.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships and active contact with a growing customer list for Lancôme brand sales by interfacing with existing customer base, maintaining active contact with growing preferred customer list, and following up on guest inquiries. Inform all guests about current promotions, events, and services within the store.
- 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 and collaborative 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 salesfloor.
- Maintain strong relationships with Lancôme brand partners through participation in required trainings and the execution of in-store events and promotions.
- 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 Lancôme brand sales performance.
Process
- Be knowledgeable of and ensure adherence to Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
- Adhere to the Ulta Beauty and Lancôme brand dress code, including wearing brand assets as directed.
- Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the Lancôme brand area, testers, and demonstration stations, 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 the processing of shipment.
- 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
- Cosmetology or demonstrator license where required by state law
Experience
- Cosmetics artistry experience preferred
Skills
- 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 verbal communication and interpersonal skills
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Attend brand sponsored trainings
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent mobility during shift
- Frequent standing, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, 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 degree for specialty occupation
Beauty Advisor roles don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B. Document how your bachelor's degree in cosmetic science, chemistry, or marketing directly applies to your day-to-day duties. USCIS scrutinizes the degree-to-job connection closely for retail-adjacent positions.
Target employers with formulation or brand roles
Luxury beauty brands, cosmetic manufacturers, and dermatologist-led retail groups are more likely to build a Beauty Advisor role around technical product expertise. Focus your search on employers whose job postings list a specific degree field as required, not preferred.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in beauty and personal care occupations. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation argument for similar roles, saving you from employers who have never sponsored.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your occupation code and worksite city before you sign anything, so you can flag a shortfall early.
Confirm a site-specific LCA for each worksite
If your Beauty Advisor role covers multiple retail locations, your employer needs a certified LCA for each worksite. A single LCA tied to one store address doesn't cover assignments at other locations, even temporarily. Confirm this with HR before your I-129 is submitted.
Review your O*NET profile to build your job description
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your role and identify duties that require theoretical or applied knowledge from a specific degree field. Employers can use this language to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition narrative.
H-1B Visa Beauty Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Beauty Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Not automatically. A Beauty Advisor position qualifies only if the employer structures it around duties that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as cosmetic science, chemistry, or marketing. Standard retail-focused beauty roles, where product knowledge can be learned on the job, do not meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The job description and the degree-to-role connection must both hold up to USCIS scrutiny.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Beauty Advisor positions?
Cosmetic manufacturers, prestige beauty brands, and dermatologist-owned retail groups are the most likely sponsors because they can justify a degree requirement tied to formulation knowledge, ingredient science, or brand strategy. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in beauty and personal care occupations, so you can target companies that have already sponsored roles in this category rather than starting from scratch.
How long does H-1B status last for a Beauty Advisor job?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for a maximum of six years total. Extensions beyond six years require an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that has been waiting for over 365 days. Your status is tied to your sponsoring employer, so a job change requires a new H-1B petition.
What happens to H-1B status if a Beauty Advisor changes locations within the same company?
Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer moves you to a different retail location or assigns you to a new store, the company must file a new LCA with DOL for that specific address before you begin working there. Working at an unlisted site without a certified LCA is a compliance violation that affects both you and your employer.
What documents should a Beauty Advisor gather before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers?
Compile your official transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional credentials in cosmetic science, esthetics, or a related field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service. Also prepare a detailed work history showing duties that required your specific degree, since the employer's immigration attorney will need this to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.