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Merchandise Manager

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiencesfor true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, were transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.

If you seek greater purposea place of vision, mission, and lived valueswhere voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.

General Summary & Scope

The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beautys mission, vision, and values and contributing to a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth for the store. The MM reports to the Operations Manager (OM). The MM guides a team of Task Associates and 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 stores business through a focus on performance (sales, inventory results, and operational compliance), people (training and development), and process (standard operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for operational excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to quickly and efficiently lead through unforeseen complexity.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities (*Essential Job Functions)

The MM is a champion of Ulta Beautys mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

Performance

• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed the stores goals.
• 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 Beautys financial and operational reporting.
• Leverage company programs, tools, and resources to drive improvements.
• Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations.
• Stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• 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 of associates.
• Support all aspects of associate professional development.
• Regularly participate in ongoing training.
• Model a culture of operational excellence.
• Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beautys policies.
• Adhere to and enforce Ulta Beautys dress code.
• Use the companys scheduling tool to adjust schedules.
• Use the companys task management tool to prioritize and execute store workload.
• Ensure the execution of all operational focuses.
• Protect company assets and minimize loss.
• Execute day-to-day inventory control processes.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Utilize company programs to drive store improvements.
• Regularly communicate and provide feedback to field leadership.

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

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

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $29.00 / Hour with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. 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.

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 Beautys own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuringhair, 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.