Retail Merchandise Manager — Lead Sales & Store Ops

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store’s operations, driving sales growth and ensuring boutique excellence. The role emphasizes accountability, team development, and adherence to standards while delivering a seamless guest experience across omni-channel initiatives.

The position requires experience in retail leadership, with a focus on profitability, inventory control, and customer service, and offers full-time engagement with a benefits-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of fast-paced, retail management or relevant work experience
• Financial management: driving top-line sales, interpreting reports, managing payroll budgets, controlling expenses
• Retail management: inventory monitoring, operational excellence, service culture, merchandising directives
• Leadership: attracting, developing and motivating top talent, adapting to change, guiding teams
• High school diploma is preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals for sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink
• Drive profitability through operational excellence, top-line growth, and expense control
• Use store forecasts and payroll budgets to optimize scheduling within budget
• Analyze financial and operational reports and act on store visit/audit results
• Lead by example, train and develop associates, and drive guest engagement programs

Skills

POS proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store’s operations, driving sales growth and ensuring boutique excellence. The role emphasizes accountability, team development, and adherence to standards while delivering a seamless guest experience across omni-channel initiatives.

The position requires experience in retail leadership, with a focus on profitability, inventory control, and customer service, and offers full-time engagement with a benefits-oriented environment.