Merchandise Manager

Ulta Beauty • Santa Maria, CA

73d • $20 - $29

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma is preferred.
• 1-2+ years of fast-paced, retail management, or other relevant work experience.
• Success with driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expense.
• Proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives.
• Experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent.

Nice To Haves

• 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 and use good judgment in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed the store's goals related to retail and service 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 with store scheduling needs.
• Review, analyze, and react to Ulta Beauty's financial and operational reporting.
• Leverage company programs, tools, and resources to drive improvements.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance and hold store associates accountable to the attendance policy.
• Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent.
• Build a highly engaged team that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand.
• Create an inclusive environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of associates.
• Support all aspects of associate professional development.
• Participate in ongoing training to enable continuous professional development.
• Model a culture of operational excellence by leading by example.
• Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly.
• Ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to and enforce Ulta Beauty's dress code.
• Use the company's scheduling tool to adjust schedules and manage attendance.
• Use the company's task management tool to prioritize and execute store workload.
• Ensure the execution of all operational focuses.
• Protect company assets and minimize loss by ensuring all store standards are met.
• Execute day-to-day inventory control processes.
• Support continuous improvement by influencing the adoption of company initiatives.
• Regularly communicate and provide feedback to field leadership.

Benefits

• Pay range of $20.00 - $29.00 / Hour.
• Opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees