Retail Merchandise Lead – Operations & Guest Experience

Ulta Beauty; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, optimize sales performance, and drive a high-performing team. You will oversee staffing, training, inventory control, and omni-channel tasks while maintaining brand standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 1–2+ years in retail management, strong leadership, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and performance metrics. This is a full-time on-site position in a dynamic beauty retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of fast-paced retail management experience.
• Experience driving top-line sales and interpreting store reports.
• Leadership experience attracting, developing, and motivating top talent.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet or exceed store goals for sales, loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and expense control.
• Hire, develop, and engage a diverse team and provide coaching.
• Lead with a focus on guest experience and brand standards.
• Ensure schedules, workload, and tasks are managed using company tools.
• Oversee inventory, replenishment, pricing updates, and markdowns.
• Provide feedback to leadership on trends, opportunities, and challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Retail management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, optimize sales performance, and drive a high-performing team. You will oversee staffing, training, inventory control, and omni-channel tasks while maintaining brand standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 1–2+ years in retail management, strong leadership, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and performance metrics. This is a full-time on-site position in a dynamic beauty retail environment.