Senior Merchant, Omni-Channel Growth & Strategy

Ulta Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in the United States is seeking a Merchant to partner with the Senior Merchant/DMM to develop and implement omni merchandising strategies, drive profitable assortments, manage a P&L, and build cross-functional collaborations for a seamless guest experience.

This role leads Merchandise Coordinators or Assistant Merchants, collaborates with brands, negotiates terms, and focuses on growth, profitability, and staying ahead of trends in a fast-moving beauty retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant work experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience with deep category, product, trends and guest knowledge.
• Strategic mindset with ability to set competitive department and go-to-market strategies.
• Financial acumen and understanding of a brand P&L and profitability drivers.
• Strong negotiation and brand-relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal partners and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies with leadership to achieve category and enterprise objectives (sales, margin, turn).
• Lead brand relationships through terms negotiations, exclusivity, assortments, and marketing activations; improve profitability and phase out underperforming brands.
• Create a high-quality omni-channel assortment by expanding core business, increasing newness, and differentiating the offer.
• Stay on top of trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity.
• Ensure financial stability and profitability for the brand portfolio working with MP&I and FP&A.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Brand relationships

Negotiation

Financial analysis

P&L management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ulta Beauty in the United States is seeking a Merchant to partner with the Senior Merchant/DMM to develop and implement omni merchandising strategies, drive profitable assortments, manage a P&L, and build cross-functional collaborations for a seamless guest experience.

This role leads Merchandise Coordinators or Assistant Merchants, collaborates with brands, negotiates terms, and focuses on growth, profitability, and staying ahead of trends in a fast-moving beauty retail environment.