Merchandise Manager

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Bridgeville, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement at Ulta Beauty, where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences for true beauty enthusiasts. Ulta Beauty is transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time, believing that beauty is powerful. The company offers a place of vision, mission, and lived values, where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized, and growth opportunities abound. The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, contributing to a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth for the store. The MM reports to the Operations Manager (OM) and guides a team of Task Associates. This role is accountable for supporting the operations of a retail store, including, but not limited to, the shipment process, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns. This leader drives the store’s business by focusing on performance (sales, inventory results, and operational compliance), people (training and development), and process (standard operating procedures and compliance standards). The position requires a passion for operational excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to quickly and efficiently lead through unforeseen complexity.

Requirements

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 (Financial management)
Proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives (Retail 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 (Leadership management)
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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma

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.
Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent.
Build a highly engaged team that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand through effective collaboration, open and honest communication, and prioritization of work.
Create an inclusive environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of associates.
Support all aspects of associate professional development, including training, providing individualized competency-based feedback and coaching, succession planning, and individual development plans to enable continuous development and drive sales performance.
Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive sales performance.
Model a culture of operational excellence by leading by example, sharing best practices, establishing priorities, and providing support.
Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly through business ownership, associate coaching, and leading a helpful and friendly guest experience to drive business results across all Annual Performance Goals (APGs) metrics for the store.
Be knowledgeable of and 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 as directed to adjust schedules and manage attendance in-the-moment during manager-on-duty shifts to ensure accurate schedules and reporting.
Use the company’s task management tool as directed to prioritize and execute store workload, including product and marketing resets, pricing updates, inventory related tasks, cleaning, and replenishment.
Ensure the execution of all operational focuses inclusive of shipment, replenishment, omni-channel, price changes, and markdowns.
Protect company assets and minimize loss by ensuring all store standards and operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, cash management and loss prevention.
Execute day-to-day inventory control processes (e.g., known theft, damages, hazardous waste, inventory adjustments, product returns) and complete theft reporting as necessary.
Support continuous improvement by influencing the adoption of company initiatives and technology, communicating expectations, and ensuring the execution of all store tasks.
Utilize company programs, tools, and resources to drive store improvements.
Regularly communicate and provide feedback to field leadership on business trends and opportunities, events, operational challenges, merchandise needs, and competitive landscape for their store.