Beauty Retail Operations Leader

Ulta; Cobbs Corner (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team, manage shipments, replenishment, pricing, and markdowns while driving sales growth and operational excellence. The MM reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a team of Task Associates, focusing on performance, people development, and process compliance.

The role requires passion for operational excellence, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex store operations, including omni-channel, guest service, and

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of fast-paced retail management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals for sales, loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and top-line growth.
• Assist with store scheduling and budgeting to maximize productivity within payroll constraints.
• Analyze financial and operational reports and implement improvements.
• Provide staff training and coaching to develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Payroll budgeting

Customer service

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team, manage shipments, replenishment, pricing, and markdowns while driving sales growth and operational excellence. The MM reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a team of Task Associates, focusing on performance, people development, and process compliance.

The role requires passion for operational excellence, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex store operations, including omni-channel, guest service, and