Beauty Retail Operations Leader

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage a team of Task Associates and a Merchandise Manager. You will oversee planograms, inventories, training, and compliance, while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, talent development, and process improvement to meet annual performance goals across sales and service metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2–3+ years in fast-paced retail management.
• Experience driving top-line sales and managing payroll budgets.
• Ability to monitor inventory and execute merchandising directives.
• Leadership: attracting, developing, and motivating talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to drive sales, inventory results and compliance.
• Manage staffing, training, and development for a diverse team.
• Ensure planograms, realignments and inventory controls are executed.
• Coach and develop associates; collaborate with field leadership.
• Maintain attendance and enforce Ulta Beauty policies.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage a team of Task Associates and a Merchandise Manager. You will oversee planograms, inventories, training, and compliance, while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, talent development, and process improvement to meet annual performance goals across sales and service metrics.