Retail Merchandise & Operations Manager

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence and guest-centric service. This role reports to the Operations Manager and oversees staffing, replenishment, omni-channel activities, and price changes.

The MM will mentor Task Associates, implement training, and ensure compliance with store procedures while maintaining a focus on performance metrics and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of fast-paced retail management or other relevant work experience.
• Financial management: driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
• Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture and executing merchandising directives.
• Leadership management: experience with attracting, developing and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change and leading others through the change-curve.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink.
• Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control.
• Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs and communicate the needs to the GM to maximize productivity.
• Review, analyze, and react to Ulta Beauty’s financial and operational reporting, including store visit and audit results.
• Leverage company programs, tools, and resources to drive improvements to meet Ulta Beauty’s goals for the store.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and guest service experience.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance as the MM and hold store associates accountable to the Ulta Beauty attendance policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a store team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence and guest-centric service. This role reports to the Operations Manager and oversees staffing, replenishment, omni-channel activities, and price changes.

The MM will mentor Task Associates, implement training, and ensure compliance with store procedures while maintaining a focus on performance metrics and guest satisfaction.