Merchandise Manager - Beauty Retail Growth Leader

Ulta Beauty; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in a retail setting is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, optimize staffing, and drive sales while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. The role focuses on inventory, pricing, markdowns, and guest service to deliver top-line growth.

The MM guides a team of Task Associates and reports to the Operations Manager, with emphasis on operational excellence, people development, and process improvement to sustain a high-performing store environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is preferred.
• 1-2+ years of fast-paced retail management or related experience.
• Experience driving top-line sales, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expenses.
• Proven ability to monitor inventory, lead a service culture, and execute merchandising directives.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals for sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and top-line sales.
• Use store forecasts and budgets to support scheduling and productivity.
• Review and react to financial and operational reporting.
• Lead a team, coach, and develop talent; ensure guest engagement.
• Maintain compliance with store policies and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Budgeting

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Point of Sale system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty in a retail setting is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, optimize staffing, and drive sales while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. The role focuses on inventory, pricing, markdowns, and guest service to deliver top-line growth.

The MM guides a team of Task Associates and reports to the Operations Manager, with emphasis on operational excellence, people development, and process improvement to sustain a high-performing store environment.