Retail Merchandising Manager: Lead Sales & Store Ops

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a high‑performing store team, align with our mission and values, and drive top‑line sales growth through excellence in operations, guest service, and merchandising.

You will oversee scheduling, payroll budgeting, inventory control, omni‑channel initiatives, training, and people development, while ensuring policy compliance and a culture of accountability and guest‑focused service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is preferred.
• 1–2+ years of fast-paced retail management experience.
• Experience driving top-line sales, interpreting reports, and managing payroll budgets.
• Leadership experience: attracting, developing, and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed store goals for sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and expense control.
• Leverage forecasts and budgets to support scheduling and productivity within payroll limits.
• Review and respond to financial and operational reports and audits.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives and staff development to improve sales performance.
• Ensure adherence to Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards during all routines.
• Oversee inventory, merchandising directives, and omnichannel tasks to maintain stock and presentation.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Forecasting

Payroll budgeting

Communication

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Ulta Beauty in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead a high‑performing store team, align with our mission and values, and drive top‑line sales growth through excellence in operations, guest service, and merchandising.

You will oversee scheduling, payroll budgeting, inventory control, omni‑channel initiatives, training, and people development, while ensuring policy compliance and a culture of accountability and guest‑focused service.