Retail Merchandise & Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence, inventory control, and guest service. The MM reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a team of task associates, focusing on payroll, omni-channel tasks, pricing changes, and markdowns.

This role requires strong leadership, training, and a passion for delivering a high-performing store operation with adherence to standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of fast-paced, retail management experience.
• Financial management: drive top-line sales, manage payroll budgets.
• Retail management: monitor inventory, merchandising, service culture.
• Leadership: attract, develop, motivate talent and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals in sales, payroll, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and cost control.
• Schedule staffing using forecasts to meet payroll goals.
• Lead training and development for associates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Pressure tolerance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence, inventory control, and guest service. The MM reports to the Operations Manager and oversees a team of task associates, focusing on payroll, omni-channel tasks, pricing changes, and markdowns.

This role requires strong leadership, training, and a passion for delivering a high-performing store operation with adherence to standards and procedures.