Store Sales Manager - Beauty & Guest Experience

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability benefits

Bonus plan

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a Beauty Advisor team and Lead Cashiers in delivering top-line sales growth and exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes accountability for performance, training, and store operations across categories.

The position requires 2–3+ years in retail management, strong leadership, and a passion for beauty with the ability to coach staff, drive events, and manage payroll within budget. Excellent guest services skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in fast-paced retail management.
• Experience driving top-line sales and managing payroll budgets.
• Leadership experience developing and coaching diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed store goals for retail and service sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and shrink.
• Drive profitability by identifying underperforming metrics and crafting improvement strategies.
• Use store forecasts to plan scheduling and manage workload within budget.
• Plan and execute in-store events that enhance guest experience and collaboration with brand partners.
• Review financial and operational reports and respond to findings from store visits and audits.
• Develop and coach Beauty Advisors and Lead Cashiers to improve performance and guest service.
• Maintain attendance standards and enforce Ulta Beauty policies.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a Beauty Advisor team and Lead Cashiers in delivering top-line sales growth and exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes accountability for performance, training, and store operations across categories.

The position requires 2–3+ years in retail management, strong leadership, and a passion for beauty with the ability to coach staff, drive events, and manage payroll within budget. Excellent guest services skills are essential.