UB Media Business Strategy Intern

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid internship program

Capstone presentation to leadership

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is offering a 10-week internship program designed to develop future talent through hands-on experience in retail media, strategy, and partnerships.

The hybrid Corporate track applies to Corporate interns, with in-person opportunities for Distribution Center and Field interns, and a capstone presentation to leadership showcases project outcomes and recommendations. Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing business, marketing, economics, finance, or related fields,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Strategy, Analytics, or Communications.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, and comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify trends, capabilities, and growth opportunities.
• Support evaluation of off-site advertising offerings and strategic partnerships; help develop business cases.
• Assist in developing go-to-market strategies, positioning, and presentation materials.
• Analyze business and campaign data to identify insights and inform strategic decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and prepare concise leadership updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Curiosity & initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (Business/Marketing/Economics/Finance/Strategy/Analytics/Communications)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real-life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.

Experience the difference for yourself.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE

The 2027 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with a unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center internship tracks. The internship will be hybrid for Corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center and Field interns. Interns will gain hands‑on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides real-world experience directly related to the academic discipline and career goals, offering a better understanding of career options.

• Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department, team, and or location.
• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.
• Cross-functional exposure to various departments.
• Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.
• Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
• Capstone presentation to leadership, showing project outcomes and recommendations.

TEAM OVERVIEW

Ulta Beauty Media (UBM) is Ulta Beauty’s retail media network, connecting brand partners with Ulta Beauty guests through relevant advertising experiences powered by first‑party insights and media capabilities. Retail media networks enable retailers to use their unique understanding of their customers to help brands reach and engage high‑value audiences across digital, social, streaming, and other media channels.

The Business Strategy team helps shape how UBM grows by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and advertising offerings, and building go‑to‑market strategies that create value for our brand partners and Ulta Beauty. The team translates market and competitive insights into actionable recommendations and works cross‑functionally to bring differentiated solutions to market. As an intern, you will gain exposure to the intersection of retail, beauty, media, advertising technology, data, and strategy—and see firsthand how a growing business evaluates opportunities, builds new capabilities, and brings them to market within one of the largest beauty retailers in the U.S.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intern, you will contribute to achieving the following goals:

• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, partner capabilities, and growth opportunities across retail media and digital advertising.
• Support the evaluation of new off‑site advertising offerings and strategic partnerships by synthesizing partner materials, assessing potential value, and helping develop business cases and recommendations.
• Assist in developing go‑to‑market strategies, positioning, and presentation materials that clearly communicate new opportunities to internal stakeholders and brand partners.
• Analyze business and campaign information to identify insights, trade‑offs, and opportunities that can inform strategic decisions and future offering development.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives by organizing workstreams, tracking key decisions and next steps, and preparing concise updates and recommendations for leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Strategy, Analytics, Communications, or a related field or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis, market research, or visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and compelling presentations.
• Curiosity, initiative, and comfort working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams and various levels of leadership.

ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS

• Must be local to Bolingbrook office and able to commute 2-3 days during corporate weeks.
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2027.
• Previous work experience and active involvement with on‑campus organizations or activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Interest in retail media, digital advertising, strategic partnerships, and/or the beauty and retail industries.
• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $0.00 / Hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part‑time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta.

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well‑established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full‑service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make‑up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.