Merchandise Manager — Lead Sales & Ops Excellence

Socket.dev; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty seeks a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team with a focus on sales growth, inventory control, and exceptional guest experiences. The role requires managing daily operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with store standards.

The MM drives performance—sales, inventory results, and guest satisfaction—through effective leadership, coaching, and adherence to company policies. 1‑2+ years in retail management preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is preferred.
• 1-2+ years of fast-paced retail management or related experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Proven ability to manage operations, payroll, and merchandising directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a store team to achieve top-line sales and customer service goals.
• Oversee shipment, replenishment, pricing updates, and markdowns.
• Monitor inventory, shrink, and loss prevention across daily operations.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to associates to drive engagement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty seeks a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team with a focus on sales growth, inventory control, and exceptional guest experiences. The role requires managing daily operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with store standards.

The MM drives performance—sales, inventory results, and guest satisfaction—through effective leadership, coaching, and adherence to company policies. 1‑2+ years in retail management preferred.