Retail Operations Manager: Lead Sales & Inventory

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life & dis

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing store team, drive top-line sales growth, and manage inventory life cycle with focus on performance, people, and process.

The OM will oversee a team of Task Associates and the Merchandise Manager, ensuring adherence to standards and operational excellence. The role requires a passion for execution, strong leadership, and the ability to handle unforeseen complexity while delivering results in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years in fast-paced retail management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to achieve sales and service goals.
• Monitor store operations, inventory, and compliance with SOPs.
• Develop staff through coaching, trainings, and reviews.
• Partner with management to optimize staffing and scheduling.
• Drive profitability through controllable expenses and revenue growth.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Payroll budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing store team, drive top-line sales growth, and manage inventory life cycle with focus on performance, people, and process.

The OM will oversee a team of Task Associates and the Merchandise Manager, ensuring adherence to standards and operational excellence. The role requires a passion for execution, strong leadership, and the ability to handle unforeseen complexity while delivering results in a retail environment.