Beauty Retail Merchandise Manager — Lead Sales & Ops

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. in Northville, MI is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage inventory with a focus on guest experience. The role reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a team of Task Associates, guiding scheduling, replenishment, and omni-channel activities.

The MM will lead by example, train and develop staff, and ensure adherence to policies while delivering financial and service goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• 1-2+ years in fast-paced retail management or relevant work experience
• Financial management: drive top-line sales, interpret reports, manage payroll budgets and control expenses
• Retail management: monitor inventory, drive operational excellence, deliver service and merchandising directives
• Leadership: attract, develop, and motivate top talent

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals across sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel and shrink
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and expense control
• Use forecast and budgets to optimize scheduling and productivity
• Analyze store financial and operational reports and respond timely
• Lead and coach associates, ensuring guest engagement and APG targets
• Ensure compliance with policies, dress code, and store standards

Skills

Basic tech proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration and interpersonal skills

Multi-task organization

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Point of Sale system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. in Northville, MI is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage inventory with a focus on guest experience. The role reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a team of Task Associates, guiding scheduling, replenishment, and omni-channel activities.

The MM will lead by example, train and develop staff, and ensure adherence to policies while delivering financial and service goals in a fast-paced retail environment.