Retail Merchandising Manager — Lead Sales & Ops (Flexible)

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive sales, and oversee inventory and staffing. You will manage a diverse team, ensure policy adherence, and deliver an exceptional guest experience daily.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic scheduling, and a focus on profitability, with a strong emphasis on training and performance metrics within a vibrant beauty retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1–2+ years in fast-paced retail management or similar.
• Financial acumen: drive top-line sales, payroll, and expense control.
• Leadership: attract, develop, and motivate top talent.
• Strong adherence to policies and guest-service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals and KPIs.
• Drive profitability through sales growth and cost controls.
• Forecast and schedule to maximize productivity within budget.
• Review financial and operational reports and act on insights.
• Lead training, development, and coaching of associates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Elevate guest engagement and service quality across shifts.

Skills

Tech literacy

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Resilience / adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive sales, and oversee inventory and staffing. You will manage a diverse team, ensure policy adherence, and deliver an exceptional guest experience daily.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic scheduling, and a focus on profitability, with a strong emphasis on training and performance metrics within a vibrant beauty retail environment.