Beauty Merch & Ops Leader

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Money (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package (health, dental, the,

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead the store’s operations, drive top-line sales, manage inventory, and enhance guest experiences.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and guides a team of Task Associates in daily duties across performance, people, and process to achieve store goals. The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years in fast-paced retail management, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining high standards of service and

Qualifications

• High school diploma is preferred.
• 1-2+ years of fast-paced, retail management, or other relevant work experience.
• Financial management: drive top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
• Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives.
• Leadership management: experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change and leading others through the change-curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and leading and influencing a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet or exceed the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
• Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control.
• Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs and communicate the needs to the GM to maximize productivity, achieve sales and payroll goals, and complete workload on time.
• Review, analyze, and react to Ulta Beauty’s financial and operational reporting, including store visit and audit results, regularly and in a timely manner.
• Leverage company programs, tools, and resources to drive improvements to meet Ulta Beauty’s goals for the store.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and guest service experience.
• 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 as the MM and hold store associates accountable to the Ulta Beauty attendance policy.
• Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent.
• Build a highly engaged team that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand through effective collaboration, open and honest communication, and prioritization of work.
• Create an inclusive environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of associates.
• Support all aspects of associate professional development, including training, providing individualized competency-based feedback and coaching, succession planning, and individual development plans to enable continuous development and drive sales performance.
• Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive sales performance.
• Model a culture of operational excellence by leading by example, sharing best practices, establishing priorities, and providing support.
• Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly through business ownership, associate coaching, and leading a helpful and friendly guest experience to drive business results across all APGs metrics for the store.

Skills

POS systems

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead the store’s operations, drive top-line sales, manage inventory, and enhance guest experiences.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and guides a team of Task Associates in daily duties across performance, people, and process to achieve store goals. The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years in fast-paced retail management, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining high standards of service and