Retail Operations Leader: Grow Sales & Team Excellence

Ulta Beauty; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive top-line sales growth within a retail store. You will manage Task Associates and Merchandise Manager duties, oversee operations, inventory life-cycle processes, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and the ability to navigate realignments, planograms, and guest-focused service while delivering strong performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years of fast-paced retail management or equivalent experience.
• Financial management: driving top-line sales, interpreting reports, managing payroll budgets, controlling expenses.
• Leadership: attracting, developing, and motivating a team, leading through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing store team aligned with Ulta Beauty’s mission and values.
• Drive top-line sales and profitability through operational excellence and effective labor management.
• Oversee realignments, planograms, and inventory life-cycle processes; ensure compliance and loss prevention.
• Provide brand and product knowledge demonstrations to guests to drive sales and guest experience.

Skills

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS hardware

MS Office

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive top-line sales growth within a retail store. You will manage Task Associates and Merchandise Manager duties, oversee operations, inventory life-cycle processes, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and the ability to navigate realignments, planograms, and guest-focused service while delivering strong performance metrics.