Store Operations Leader: Drive Sales & Team Excellence

Ulta Beauty; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing store team and drive top-line sales growth while maintaining operational excellence. You will oversee the Merchandise Manager and Task Associates, manage realignments, planograms, and inventory lifecycle processes, and partner with leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years of retail management, strong analytics, and proven ability to coach and develop talent, implement SOPs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years of retail management or related experience.
• Experience driving top-line sales, payroll budgets, and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to achieve sales, inventory, and compliance targets.
• Hire, coach, and develop a diverse, high-performing team.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, planograms, and inventory controls with SOP adherence.
• Ensure training, brand/category education, and continuous development of staff.

Skills

Proficient with basic technology

Excellent communication

Collaboration & interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing store team and drive top-line sales growth while maintaining operational excellence. You will oversee the Merchandise Manager and Task Associates, manage realignments, planograms, and inventory lifecycle processes, and partner with leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years of retail management, strong analytics, and proven ability to coach and develop talent, implement SOPs, and