Associate Brand Manager

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

5h • $66,200 - $110,000

About The Position

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:
The Global Brand Manager drives profitable international wholesale growth by expanding into new markets, deepening distributor and retailer partnerships, and translating sales insights into optimized assortments and commercial plans. This role blends B2B sales leadership with cross-functional execution across Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Planning/Inventory, Regulatory, IT, and Supply Chain to deliver sustainable brand growth. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, operational rigor, and leadership influence to elevate Ulta Beauty’s global presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in brand management, commercial leadership, or international wholesale (beauty or consumer goods preferred) with proven track record of delivering against sales, profitability, and market expansion KPIs
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels, with or without direct authority
• Located in greater Chicago area

Responsibilities

• Lead international wholesale expansion as the primary contact for Mexico, the Middle East, and emerging global markets; build and manage distributor/retailer relationships and B2B pipelines.
• Own commercial planning by maintaining price lists, evaluating promotional offers, and ensuring digital readiness for international partners. This includes accurate product content, pricing, and promotional assets across distributor and retailer platforms to strengthen visibility and conversion.
• Optimize assortment & merchandising by integrating new product innovation plans into transition strategies; educate partners on upcoming launches to ensure readiness and maximize adoption. Continuously update planograms and assortment strategies based on item performance, market fit, and productivity.
• Partner with Regulatory on product registrations by market; collaborate with IT on systems/process readiness for order flow and reporting.
• Optimize end-to-end supply chain by reducing lead times, right-sizing case packs, and implementing efficient pack-out solutions to meet market demand and protect margins.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising to elevate and localize assets; work with Marketing to drive awareness and trial; align with Planning/Inventory to fulfill demand and deliver the sales plan.
• Lead special projects related to new market entry, digital enablement, or strategic partnerships as assigned.
• Support executive reporting and strategic planning with insights from international business development activities.
• Partner with Product Development or Visual Merchandising to test new items and merchandising strategies, measure results, and scale learnings to the core business.
• Champion change and continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level