Retail Operations Leader: Growth, People & Excellence

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a store team, drive sales, manage inventory, and ensure operational excellence. You will oversee a team of Task Associates and the Merchandise Manager, ensuring adherence to planograms, cycle counts, RTVs, and DIFs, while delivering exceptional guest service.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and accountability to maximize store performance and guest experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred (educational requirement).
• 2-3+ years of fast-paced, retail management or related work experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet store goals for sales, loyalty, payroll and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence and top-line sales growth.
• Review financial and operational data to guide decisions and improve performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the store team and ensure staff training.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a store team, drive sales, manage inventory, and ensure operational excellence. You will oversee a team of Task Associates and the Merchandise Manager, ensuring adherence to planograms, cycle counts, RTVs, and DIFs, while delivering exceptional guest service.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and accountability to maximize store performance and guest experience in a fast-paced retail environment.