Store Operations Leader

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,062 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager in Columbus, OH to lead a high-performing team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence, staffing, and process discipline.

You will manage realignments, planograms, and inventory life cycles while coaching staff and ensuring compliance with company standards. This role emphasizes guest service, performance metrics, and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years in fast-paced retail management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to manage payroll budgets and merchandising directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead store performance to achieve sales, inventory, and compliance goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse store team.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, and budgeting within approvals.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, dress code, and safety standards.
• Coordinate inventory life-cycle tasks: cycle counts, RTVs, DIFs.
• Provide feedback to field leadership on trends and opportunities.

Skills

Retail management

People leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager in Columbus, OH to lead a high-performing team and drive top-line sales growth through operational excellence, staffing, and process discipline.

You will manage realignments, planograms, and inventory life cycles while coaching staff and ensuring compliance with company standards. This role emphasizes guest service, performance metrics, and leadership development.