Merchandise Manager
ULTA Beauty, Norridge, IL, United States
Overview
Ulta Beauty transforms the world of beauty with a focus on innovation, inclusion, and growth opportunities.
The Impact You Can Have
As a Merchandise Manager, you will lead a team of Beauty Advisors and Task Associates to achieve operational excellence and drive top‑line sales growth. Your responsibilities include:
Promoting a culture of accountability and meeting or exceeding store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni‑channel, and retail shrink.
Utilizing the task management system to prioritize and ensure execution of operational focuses—including shipment, replenishment, omni‑channel, price changes, and markdowns.
Forecasting and adjusting payroll to maximize productivity, achieve sales and payroll goals, and complete operational tasks on time and within budget.
Reviewing, analyzing, and reacting to financial and operational reporting.
Executing the Guest Engagement Leader program through business ownership, associate coaching, and leading a helpful and friendly guest experience.
Performing makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations.
Attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse team of top talent.
Creating an inclusive environment and supporting associate professional development, including training, coaching, and succession planning.
Protecting company assets and minimizing loss by ensuring all store standards and operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, and loss prevention.
Supporting continuous improvement by influencing the adoption of company initiatives and technology, communicating expectations, and ensuring the execution of all store tasks.
Ensuring adherence to all Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicating and providing feedback to store and field leadership.
The Essentials for Success
Education
High school diploma is preferred.
Experience
Financial management: success with driving top‑line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
Retail management: proven ability to monitor inventory levels, achieve operational excellence, drive a service culture, and execute merchandising directives.
Leadership management: experience attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, adapting to change, building collaborative relationships, and influencing a team.
Skills
Proficiency with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system, Microsoft Office, 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, 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.
Working Conditions
Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
Continuous and/or frequent bending, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, and twisting during shift.
Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs. during shift.
Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office supplies.
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00–$29.00 per hour, with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation through the company’s bonus plan. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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Ulta Beauty transforms the world of beauty with a focus on innovation, inclusion, and growth opportunities.
The Impact You Can Have
As a Merchandise Manager, you will lead a team of Beauty Advisors and Task Associates to achieve operational excellence and drive top‑line sales growth. Your responsibilities include:
Promoting a culture of accountability and meeting or exceeding store goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni‑channel, and retail shrink.
Utilizing the task management system to prioritize and ensure execution of operational focuses—including shipment, replenishment, omni‑channel, price changes, and markdowns.
Forecasting and adjusting payroll to maximize productivity, achieve sales and payroll goals, and complete operational tasks on time and within budget.
Reviewing, analyzing, and reacting to financial and operational reporting.
Executing the Guest Engagement Leader program through business ownership, associate coaching, and leading a helpful and friendly guest experience.
Performing makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations.
Attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse team of top talent.
Creating an inclusive environment and supporting associate professional development, including training, coaching, and succession planning.
Protecting company assets and minimizing loss by ensuring all store standards and operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, and loss prevention.
Supporting continuous improvement by influencing the adoption of company initiatives and technology, communicating expectations, and ensuring the execution of all store tasks.
Ensuring adherence to all Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicating and providing feedback to store and field leadership.
The Essentials for Success
Education
High school diploma is preferred.
Experience
Financial management: success with driving top‑line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
Retail management: proven ability to monitor inventory levels, achieve operational excellence, drive a service culture, and execute merchandising directives.
Leadership management: experience attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, adapting to change, building collaborative relationships, and influencing a team.
Skills
Proficiency with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system, Microsoft Office, 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, 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.
Working Conditions
Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
Continuous and/or frequent bending, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, and twisting during shift.
Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs. during shift.
Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office supplies.
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00–$29.00 per hour, with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation through the company’s bonus plan. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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