Beauty Retail Operations Lead

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Turlock (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage a team of Task Associates. This role focuses on performance, people development, and process adherence within a retail environment.

You will forecast, schedule, and optimize labor, while ensuring compliance with company policies and delivering a best-in-class guest experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of fast-paced retail management experience.
• Financial management: drive top-line sales, interpret reporting, manage payrolls.
• Retail management: monitor inventory, operational excellence, merchandising directives.
• Leadership: attract, develop, motivate talent, lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals in sales and guest loyalty.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and cost control.
• Leverage forecasts and budgets to schedule and optimize payroll.
• Lead guest engagement programs and service standards.
• Provide training, coaching, and development plans for associates.

Skills

POS & Office tech

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage a team of Task Associates. This role focuses on performance, people development, and process adherence within a retail environment.

You will forecast, schedule, and optimize labor, while ensuring compliance with company policies and delivering a best-in-class guest experience.