Beauty Retail Operations Leader

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Fort Walton Beach, FL seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver top-line sales growth. You will oversee the Merchandise Manager and Task Associates, manage store operations, inventory life-cycle, and compliance while driving guest service excellence.

The role emphasizes staffing, training, budget adherence, and real-time problem solving to maintain operational excellence and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in fast-paced retail management or similar roles.
• Financial management with payroll budgeting and cost control.
• Proven merchandising, inventory and service culture leadership.
• Ability to attract, develop, and motivate talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to drive top-line sales and guest experience.
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and payroll within budget.
• Oversee planograms, inventory life-cycle, and loss prevention.
• Develop team through training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Communicate trends, challenges, and opportunities to field leadership.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Point of Sale system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty in Fort Walton Beach, FL seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver top-line sales growth. You will oversee the Merchandise Manager and Task Associates, manage store operations, inventory life-cycle, and compliance while driving guest service excellence.

The role emphasizes staffing, training, budget adherence, and real-time problem solving to maintain operational excellence and a positive work environment.