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Merchandise Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48K - $59K/yr

Review, analyze, and react to Ulta Beauty's financial and operational reporting, including store ... Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational ...

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Task Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Task Associate

Sunbury, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

Ulta Beauty

Task Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Task Associate

Grove City, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

Ulta Beauty

Task Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Task Associate

Chillicothe, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Task Associate

Hilliard, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Task Associate

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Task Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Seasonal Task Associate

Chillicothe, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Beauty Advisor

Hilliard, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

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Beauty Advisor

Sunbury, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

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Beauty Advisor

Heath, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

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Beauty Advisor

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

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Beauty Advisor

Grove City, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

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Beauty Advisor

Zanesville, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

Ulta Beauty

Beauty Advisor

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store. * Ensure that each guest receives ... Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.

Ulta Beauty

Task Associate

Upper Arlington, OH · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

Ulta Beauty

Task Associate

Heath, OH · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on ... Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for ...

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Do workers at Ulta Beauty get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Ulta Beauty pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
74% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 116 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Ulta Beauty, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Ulta Beauty?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
76% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Ulta Beauty?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
85% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Ulta Beauty affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Ulta Beauty?

Some people get paid time off from work.
64% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Ulta Beauty worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
66% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do Ulta Beauty workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Ulta Beauty workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Ulta Beauty?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do Ulta Beauty managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
40% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Ulta Beauty spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Ulta Beauty?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Ulta Beauty job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
86% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 143 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Ulta Beauty good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Ulta Beauty feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Ulta Beauty get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Ulta Beauty?

Some people feel stressed out here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Ulta Beauty enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Ulta Beauty recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Ulta Beauty?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Ulta Beauty?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Ulta Beauty’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Ulta Beauty is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
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Merchandise Manager

Merchandise Manager

Ulta Beauty

Columbus, OH • On-site

$48K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Ulta Beauty rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 995 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 23 rated health and beauty retailers

Job description

OVERVIEW
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.
GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE
The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty's 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 store's 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 Beauty's 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 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.

People
  • 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.

Process
  • 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.
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 $19.00 - $26.50 / 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. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
ABOUT
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 Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, 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.

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