Merchandise Manager
General Summary & Scope
Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful. If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control.
Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs and communicate the needs to the GM to maximize productivity, achieve sales and payroll goals, and complete workload (e.g., omni-channel, shipment, replenishment, markdowns, and price changes) on time, and within the payroll budget.
Review, analyze, and react to Ulta Beauty’s financial and operational reporting, including store visit and audit results, regularly and in a timely manner.
Leverage company programs, tools, and resources to drive improvements to meet Ulta Beauty’s goals for the store.
Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and guest service experience.
Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services during work time, and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends, products, and services to better serve guests.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance as the MM and hold store associates accountable to the Ulta Beauty attendance policy.
Achieve and maintain a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth for the store.
Guide a team of Task Associates and be accountable for supporting the operations of a retail store, including, but not limited to, the shipment process, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns.
Drive the store’s business through a focus on performance (sales, inventory results, and operational compliance), people (training and development), and process (standard operating procedures and compliance standards).
Job Qualifications
Education: High school diploma is preferred.
Experience: 1-2+ years of fast-paced, retail management, or other relevant work experience.
Financial management: Success with driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
Retail management: Proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives.
Leadership management: Experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change and leading others through the change-curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and leading and influencing a team.
Skills
Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system, Microsoft Office programs, and Apple devices).
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable.
Special Position Requirements
Work a flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to work shifts beginning at 5:00 a.m.
Must be available to work shifts on Sundays and Mondays.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.50 / Hour with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan.
Working Conditions
Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
Continuous and/or frequent bending, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, and twisting during shift.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs. during shift.
Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office supplies.
About Us
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.