Retail Operations Leader - Drive Sales & Guest Experience

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Brunswick (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing store team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence, staffing, and training.

You will oversee the Merchandise Manager and Task Associates, ensuring planograms, inventory life cycles, and compliance standards are met. The role emphasizes accountability, guest experience, and continuous development of associates, with a focus on profitability and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years of fast-paced retail management or related work experience.
• Experience driving top-line sales, controlling expenses, and managing payroll budgets.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and change-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet or exceed store goals for sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and expense control.
• Support scheduling and staffing to maximize productivity within budget.
• Review financial and operational reports and respond to findings promptly.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives to enhance service and sales performance.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing store team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence, staffing, and training.

You will oversee the Merchandise Manager and Task Associates, ensuring planograms, inventory life cycles, and compliance standards are met. The role emphasizes accountability, guest experience, and continuous development of associates, with a focus on profitability and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced retail