Retail Merchandise Manager - Ops & Guest Experience

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team and drive sales, inventory control, and flawless operations. You will coach a group of Task Associates, manage shipments, replenishment, markdowns, and omni-channel activities to ensure exceptional guest service.

The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years of fast-paced retail management, strong communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on accountability and performance in a dynamic beauty retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1–2+ years of fast-paced retail management experience.
• Financial management: drive top-line sales, payroll budgets, and expense control.
• Retail management: monitor inventory, achieve operational excellence, drive service culture.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals for sales, loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence, top-line growth and cost control.
• Leverage forecasts and budgets to optimize scheduling and workload across channels.
• Lead by example, coach associates, ensure attendance and adherence to policies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Strong collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Adaptability / flexibility

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team and drive sales, inventory control, and flawless operations. You will coach a group of Task Associates, manage shipments, replenishment, markdowns, and omni-channel activities to ensure exceptional guest service.

The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years of fast-paced retail management, strong communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on accountability and performance in a dynamic beauty retail environment.