Merchandise Manager

About

At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. The Merchandise Manager (MM) leads through Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, contributing to a high-performing team that delivers top-line sales growth for the store. This role reports to the Operations Manager (OM) and guides a team of Task Associates to support retail operations, including shipment, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed store goals for sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink.
• Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control.
• Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support scheduling, maximize productivity, and achieve sales goals.
• Review, analyze, and react to financial and operational reporting, including store visit and audit results.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to drive sales and guest service.
• Stay informed about industry trends, products, and services to better serve guests.
• Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent while fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment.
• Support associate professional development through training, feedback, coaching, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards, including workplace safety and loss prevention.
• Execute day-to-day inventory control processes, including theft reporting, damages, and hazardous waste.
• Utilize company tools for scheduling, task management, and operational improvements.
• Communicate business trends, opportunities, and challenges to field leadership.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of fast-paced retail management or relevant work experience.
• Experience with financial management, including driving sales, interpreting data, and managing payroll budgets.
• Proven ability in retail management, including inventory monitoring, operational excellence, and merchandising execution.
• Leadership experience in attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, adapting to change, and fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale systems, Microsoft Office, Apple devices).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, and adapt to changing priorities.

Schedule

• Flexible, full-time schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available for shifts beginning at 5:00 a.m.
• Must be available to work Sundays and Mondays.

Working Conditions

• Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
• Frequent bending, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, and twisting.
• Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent use of computers, telephonic devices, and office supplies.

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation.