Retail Merchandise Manager: Growth, Ops & Team Leadership

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a team and drive top-line sales growth for the store. This role reports to the Operations Manager and oversees shipment, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns, with emphasis on performance, people, and process.

The MM will train and develop staff, ensure operational excellence, and maintain compliance with standards while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1–2+ years in fast-paced retail management or related work.
• Financial management: drive top-line sales, interpret reports, manage payroll budgets.
• Leadership: attract, develop, and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals in sales, loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and expense control.
• Schedule optimization using forecasts and payroll budgets.
• Oversee training, coaching, and development of associates.
• Ensure compliance with policies and store standards.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

MS Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a team and drive top-line sales growth for the store. This role reports to the Operations Manager and oversees shipment, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns, with emphasis on performance, people, and process.

The MM will train and develop staff, ensure operational excellence, and maintain compliance with standards while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.