Retail Operations Leader — Grow Sales & Inventory

Socket.dev; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive top-line sales while maintaining inventory integrity and compliance. You will oversee a team of Task Associates and the Merchandise Manager, focusing on performance, people, and processes across the store.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, executing training, realigning planograms, managing payroll, and ensuring excellent guest service through product demonstrations and beauty consultations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years of retail management experience.
• Experience driving top-line sales and controlling expenses.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to achieve sales, inventory, and compliance goals.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Drive guest experience through demos, skincare analyses, and product knowledge.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, and workload to maximize productivity.
• Respond to store performance data and implement improvements.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive top-line sales while maintaining inventory integrity and compliance. You will oversee a team of Task Associates and the Merchandise Manager, focusing on performance, people, and processes across the store.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, executing training, realigning planograms, managing payroll, and ensuring excellent guest service through product demonstrations and beauty consultations.