Store Merchandising & Operations Leader

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (old); Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage staff while ensuring inventory control. The role focuses on accountability, guest engagement, and compliance with standards to deliver exceptional experiences.

The MM will oversee scheduling, omni-channel activities, price changes, and markdowns, coaching a team of task associates to uphold Ulta Beauty’s service culture and business goals. Growth opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 1-2+ years of fast-paced retail management or other relevant work experience.
• Financial management: driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
• Retail management: monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives.
• Leadership management: attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, adapting to change, and leading others.

Responsibilities

• Promote accountability to meet or exceed the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control.
• Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support scheduling and maximize productivity.
• Review, analyze, and react to financial and operational reporting, store visits, and audits.
• Lead makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to drive sales and guest experience.
• Stay informed on industry trends and products to better serve guests.
• Maintain regular attendance and hold associates accountable to policy.

Skills

POS knowledge

MS Office

Apple devices

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Merchandise Manager to lead store operations, drive top-line sales, and manage staff while ensuring inventory control. The role focuses on accountability, guest engagement, and compliance with standards to deliver exceptional experiences.

The MM will oversee scheduling, omni-channel activities, price changes, and markdowns, coaching a team of task associates to uphold Ulta Beauty’s service culture and business goals. Growth opportunities abound.