Fun job, but high stress - Prestige Manager Ulta Beauty Employee Review

3.0
May 31, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

More gratis than you know what to do with, you get to help women look beautiful and be creative doing it, great networking opportunities in the beauty industry, ability to lead a team and inspire employees to grow in the industry, brand trainings are fun, educational, and you receive free products! Gratis, gratis, gratis! Company website acts as reference tool so there is always an answer to your question at your fingertips.

Cons

The environment can be immature and catty due to a lot of entry-level, unprofessional, and immature employees and managers. There are too many managers, and things get disorganized and confusing if areas of management become disjointed or if there is lack of communication between parties. The company believes in minimal floor support and maximum work output in minimal time, which leaves staff feeling stressed and inefficient. This reaction can lead to more cattiness and finger pointing fueled by insecurities and egos gone haywire. You deal with the public which can be stressful because even if you're dealing with a psychotic, evil person you have to kiss their you know what and over compensate for everything. It is basic customer service; however it is very energy draining.

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Cons

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