Working for Ulta

[ExquizitDiva]

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Originally Posted by revoltofagirl hi I just wanted to update eveyone... I got the job! I found out today and I go in tomorrow to fill in paperwork at such. not sure how many hours I will be working but I'm just excited to have a job thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!

Congrats!

 

[lefreakcestchic]

I interviewed with ulta, and everything was going real well until she asked me how money I would be wanting. I said $8 an hour (atleast. I mean I honestly didn't want to work for less)
After I left, I asked a friend how much she made there and she said $6.75 starting off! Which to me is ridiculous.
So I'm guessing I didn't get THAT job. Bummer.

 

[mslips]

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Originally Posted by corngirl21 I have an interview for a key-holder position at Ulta next week. Do key-holders generally make more than regular consultants? Anyone know the average pay for key-holders? Is it a good company overall to work for? Do they offer any type of insurance at all? What's the interview process like? Any help would be appreciated! THANKS!

Key Holders do make more because basically it's like a management position. I have no idea what the pay is. They do offer benefits for full-timers only, which sucks for me cuz i need it!

 

[mslips]

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Originally Posted by lefreakcestchic I interviewed with ulta, and everything was going real well until she asked me how money I would be wanting. I said $8 an hour (atleast. I mean I honestly didn't want to work for less) After I left, I asked a friend how much she made there and she said $6.75 starting off! Which to me is ridiculous. So I'm guessing I didn't get THAT job. Bummer.

wow 6.75? that's pathetic...i didn't think Ulta'd be that cheap!

 

[FWBChick]

I worked for Ulta back in the days when it was called Ulta3. I was in college, so it would've been late 90's I guess. The thing that stands out MOST in my mind was that we couldn't bring purses into the store. We had to have a "clear" bag (like a makeup bag) so they could make sure we weren't taking anything. And every night after we would close before we could leave the store we would have to check each other. The girls at the Ulta by me that just opened said they still have to do the clear purse thing. I don't know, but it just rubs me the wrong way that you're kind of guilty until proven innocent in their eyes. I've never worked anywhere else that's been like that before...even when I've handled LOTS of money. They're weird.

 

[mslips]

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Originally Posted by FWBChick I worked for Ulta back in the days when it was called Ulta3. I was in college, so it would've been late 90's I guess. The thing that stands out MOST in my mind was that we couldn't bring purses into the store. We had to have a "clear" bag (like a makeup bag) so they could make sure we weren't taking anything. And every night after we would close before we could leave the store we would have to check each other. The girls at the Ulta by me that just opened said they still have to do the clear purse thing. I don't know, but it just rubs me the wrong way that you're kind of guilty until proven innocent in their eyes. I've never worked anywhere else that's been like that before...even when I've handled LOTS of money. They're weird.

Ugh i totally agree!!! I hate having to wear a clear bag...I work right across a mall and sometimes i shop there after work and feel like an idiot with a clear bag where everyone can see my things! I feel so untrusted for that. One time one of my managers even looked through my little coach wristlet and my gum pack!! OMG..i was gunna flip out on her!! I've seen macy's cosmetics employess have a clear bag too and carson's..but still..they know i spend a lot of my money there...why can't they trust?

 

[baybehbekah]

i've worked for nordstrom and mac at macy and i've always had to have a clear bag. it doesn't bother me, it just makes it easier for security to look through your bag without having to going through your things.

i dont feel it is a trust issue, its more about policy and to make it easier for security and/or managment.

 

[mslips]

i get yer point...but there's things i dont like ppl seeing like my tampons lol, i make extra effort to hide that in my clear bag around things blocking it. that's weird, my friend that works at macy's mac doesnt have to wear a clear bag?

 

[junefontaine]

So I'm bumping this thread to check in with everyone who's still working for Ulta.

I can't believe that I'm coming up on my 1 year anniversary in a few days.

Our store is considered a super high shrink store at this point, and it's just so frustrating to go and do a good job when over $4k of merch gets taken in under a week. Seriously.

We're understaffed and yet they keep on cutting hours, and I'm amazed that the powers that be would rather keep cutting costs short-term, than have a loss prevention department in our store. Or change the rules regarding how fragrance is displayed. Something to help deter the flagrant thieves. It seems that they are not thinking in terms of longevity, but who knows?

Not that this is turning into a vent, but it's also very annoying when customers who have never come in give me a backhanded compliment.

"I've never been in here before as I'd heard that it was just cheap drugstore stuff, but wow, you carry a lot of brands. It's ALMOST as good as Sephora."

Apples and oranges, jeesh.

How are all of you fellow Ulta employees faring these days?

 

[Ethereal_Jane]

Just some questions about working for Ulta. I applied online for a position at my local store, and I'm wondering how long I should wait to hear from them. Is it better to ask while you're in the store if they're currently hiring? I'd love to work there--I'm starting school again in the fall and would love to start this summer and continue working there until I finish my degree. Any suggestions would be much appreciated

 

[mslips]

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Originally Posted by junefontaine So I'm bumping this thread to check in with everyone who's still working for Ulta. I can't believe that I'm coming up on my 1 year anniversary in a few days. Our store is considered a super high shrink store at this point, and it's just so frustrating to go and do a good job when over $4k of merch gets taken in under a week. Seriously. We're understaffed and yet they keep on cutting hours, and I'm amazed that the powers that be would rather keep cutting costs short-term, than have a loss prevention department in our store. Or change the rules regarding how fragrance is displayed. Something to help deter the flagrant thieves. It seems that they are not thinking in terms of longevity, but who knows? Not that this is turning into a vent, but it's also very annoying when customers who have never come in give me a backhanded compliment. "I've never been in here before as I'd heard that it was just cheap drugstore stuff, but wow, you carry a lot of brands. It's ALMOST as good as Sephora." Apples and oranges, jeesh. How are all of you fellow Ulta employees faring these days?

Hey congrats on the one yr! Ive been with Ulta for over 2 yrs now.

I really love working there, believe me I do. I love the team that I work with, my dept. manager..if i were to find a better paying job, i would miss my team.

We're suffering here just as bad as you are...

I could not agree more about the loss prevention idea. We are pretty much the 2nd highest shrink store in our district which is really bad...and im so annoyed that for a while theyd just be hiring new cashiers and not one security guard! We havent hired anyone in a while though, only the salon team has.

The hrs are ridiculous!!! I think I am giving up on waiting for more hrs and going to or have been searching for a 2nd job because i cant take it anymore. I feel overworked and unappreciated! It sucks because I love my job, but I wish I'd get some sorta credit!

and LOL to that quote because ive heard that many many times!!! People dont open their eyes! So many people dont know about our Salon! I havent heard the "almost as good as" ever though, ive heard the its just like sephora, or it's almost like..and i just respond by laughing in my usual sweet way and telling them that were more than a sephora..we have everything, were a one stop beauty shop. We sell high end skincare/makeup, fragrance, drugstore brands, pro hair care, we have a salon that not only does hair, but facials/waxing, and now that we have a benefit boutique unlike sephora, it makes it even more awesome for us! We have so much!

I cant wait for the day we get MUFE and NARS!!! Im so excited to be carrying Philosophy and Mario Badescu and Cargo!! i love Cargo!

 

[mslips]

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Originally Posted by Ethereal_Jane Just some questions about working for Ulta. I applied online for a position at my local store, and I'm wondering how long I should wait to hear from them. Is it better to ask while you're in the store if they're currently hiring? I'd love to work there--I'm starting school again in the fall and would love to start this summer and continue working there until I finish my degree. Any suggestions would be much appreciated

Wait about a wk, and yes it is good to talk to the assistant manager or general manager and ask if they are hiring.

 

[BEA2LS]

i used to be guilty of thinking ulta was a glorified drugstore but now i love it so much! i do not live by a sephora (though i have been to many, many times) and i recently went to one and i was kinda let down, i prefer ulta now!
some sephoras are just tiny, it makes me sad

i was used to the big one in NYC and it is really the only one i get into.. i love how ulta carries urban decay and i really like ulta brand eyeshadows, i also love to get nail polish there.

 

[rebekah]

I work at Ulta making $8/hr. I really enjoy my job and I don't agree with the people that said that Ulta employees are too laid back and don't greet customers... we greet each and every customer when they come in and when they leave. I love my job <3

 

[BEA2LS]

^^ every store is different but that goes for everything. i've been to ultas with great customer service, i've been to snooty ultas, i have been to ultas who ignore customers.. it is all different.
but i love to get my NYX, OPI, Essie and Urban Decay all in one place so I won't complain

 

[SpaJeweler]

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Originally Posted by BloodMittens I was wondering if anyone here has ever worked for Ulta. I plan on leaving my job at Victoria's Secret for this job at the present time, until I can start steady with MAC, and then I plan on leaving Ulta. But I don't know how long it's going to take them to set me up full time, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me an average salary for a sales associate at Ulta, and maybe even the perks, if any? Thanks (PS: I searched the forums, but I couldn't find anything on Ulta perks or salaries) <3

Actually, there is a thread that discusses details about working at Ulta, unfortunately, I can't direct you precisely to it right now.

Do a Search for "Ulta" in the box at the upper righthand corner.

As a recall, the pay is around $10/hr., decent training and gratis -- downside you're promoting a variety of product lines.

Hope this helps!

Spa Jeweler

 

[hairbands4ever]

Pay rate as a SA at Ulta?

I have a good job (in an unrelated field), but it really bores me. I found out that Ulta is opening 2 stores in the area, one only 10 minutes from me, this summer. Does anyone know what a sales associate would make hourly? I'd love to get paid to do something related to what I like doing!

I know I'd be taking a pay cut, but I'm just curious as to exactly how much it'd be. TIA.

Edit: Oh, yeah, and how much of a discount could I expect?

 

[candaces]

Re: Pay rate as a SA at Ulta?

I'm an associate at Ulta. Whatever questions you have you could PM me!

 

[rebekah]

Re: Pay rate as a SA at Ulta?

i got paid 8 an hour and barely scraped up $400 a month because they don't like to give hours.

aside from that it's a really easy job

 

[sandrrra]

Re: Pay rate as a SA at Ulta?

When I was ther I got 8 and never got a raise beacuse it wasnt in the companys budget or somehting stupid.