Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $76,960.00 - $104,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
bonus plan
Job Description
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is the largest beauty retailer in North America and serves as the ultimate destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skincare products, hair care products, and salon services. As a premier beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty offers an extensive selection of over 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging brands that cover all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's private label products. The company is known for its mission to transform the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time, celebrating the power and joy of beauty.
Ulta Beauty stores also feature full-service salons offering hair, skin, brow, and makeup services, making it a comprehensive beauty experience location for beauty enthusiasts. The company prides itself on building a culture of energy, passion, and excitement where discovery and artistry blend to deliver exhilarating shopping experiences.
As a General Manager (GM) at Ulta Beauty, you will have the unique opportunity to lead and inspire a high-performing team, driving top-line sales growth and operational excellence in one of Ulta's retail stores, including the salon. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary range between $76,960 and $104,000 annually, with potential for additional compensation through the company’s bonus plan. Eligible full-time employees benefit from paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
The GM plays a critical role in embodying Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. This leadership role involves managing all aspects of store operations—revenue performance, service excellence, expense control, people management including talent acquisition and development, and adherence to operational procedures and compliance standards. Ulta Beauty emphasizes the importance of passion for process excellence, results-driven leadership, and the ability to influence, motivate, and develop teams.
The General Manager is expected to drive business performance through promotional strategies, engagement, and sales initiatives, including personal involvement in makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to enhance guest service experience. As the face of the store, the GM must stay current on industry trends, new products, and services to educate both the team and guests.
Ulta Beauty fosters an inclusive environment that promotes diverse talent, continuous professional development through training and coaching, succession planning, and performance reviews. This role demands excellent collaboration and communication skills, organizational competence, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
Additionally, the General Manager oversees compliance with all company policies, including dress code and store safety, manages inventory and cash controls, and leads efforts to minimize shrink and loss prevention. The GM also supports the adoption of new initiatives and technology to continuously improve store operations.
Working conditions require flexibility with a schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position may require travel for corporate meetings and conferences. Ulta Beauty ensures reasonable accommodations for associates with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.
This position is ideal for a dynamic retail management professional passionate about beauty and customer service, seeking to join a vibrant and rapidly growing company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its customers and associates. With Ulta Beauty, the possibilities truly are beautiful.
Ulta Beauty stores also feature full-service salons offering hair, skin, brow, and makeup services, making it a comprehensive beauty experience location for beauty enthusiasts. The company prides itself on building a culture of energy, passion, and excitement where discovery and artistry blend to deliver exhilarating shopping experiences.
As a General Manager (GM) at Ulta Beauty, you will have the unique opportunity to lead and inspire a high-performing team, driving top-line sales growth and operational excellence in one of Ulta's retail stores, including the salon. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary range between $76,960 and $104,000 annually, with potential for additional compensation through the company’s bonus plan. Eligible full-time employees benefit from paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
The GM plays a critical role in embodying Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. This leadership role involves managing all aspects of store operations—revenue performance, service excellence, expense control, people management including talent acquisition and development, and adherence to operational procedures and compliance standards. Ulta Beauty emphasizes the importance of passion for process excellence, results-driven leadership, and the ability to influence, motivate, and develop teams.
The General Manager is expected to drive business performance through promotional strategies, engagement, and sales initiatives, including personal involvement in makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to enhance guest service experience. As the face of the store, the GM must stay current on industry trends, new products, and services to educate both the team and guests.
Ulta Beauty fosters an inclusive environment that promotes diverse talent, continuous professional development through training and coaching, succession planning, and performance reviews. This role demands excellent collaboration and communication skills, organizational competence, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
Additionally, the General Manager oversees compliance with all company policies, including dress code and store safety, manages inventory and cash controls, and leads efforts to minimize shrink and loss prevention. The GM also supports the adoption of new initiatives and technology to continuously improve store operations.
Working conditions require flexibility with a schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position may require travel for corporate meetings and conferences. Ulta Beauty ensures reasonable accommodations for associates with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.
This position is ideal for a dynamic retail management professional passionate about beauty and customer service, seeking to join a vibrant and rapidly growing company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its customers and associates. With Ulta Beauty, the possibilities truly are beautiful.
Job Requirements
- Work a flexible, full-time schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Available to close the store at least once per week
- Attend corporate meetings and conferences with possible overnight and interstate travel
- Maintain valid identification for airline travel
- Frequent use of computers and related office supplies
- Continuous mobility with frequent bending, pushing, reaching, twisting, and lifting up to 25 lbs
- Continuous walking and manipulation of objects during shifts
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-5+ years of fast-paced retail management or relevant experience
- Proven success in financial management including driving sales and managing budgets
- Demonstrated retail management skills including inventory, service culture, and merchandising
- Strong leadership experience with talent development and team motivation
- Proficient with Point of Sale systems, Microsoft Office, and Apple devices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Effective organizational skills to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to react under pressure and adapt to change
Job Duties
- Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed sales, guest loyalty, payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink goals
- Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control
- Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support scheduling needs
- Address issues from financial and operational reporting to achieve store goals
- Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations
- Stay informed regarding industry trends and products
- Maintain prompt attendance and hold associates accountable
- Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team
- Address policy violations fairly and according to procedures
- Build a highly engaged and collaborative team
- Create an inclusive environment that fosters growth and engagement
- Lead manager and associate development including training and coaching
- Participate and ensure participation in ongoing training and brand education
- Model open communication and align goals with company strategy
- Promote teamwork through clear direction and priority setting
- Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program effectively
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards
- Enforce dress code adherence
- Use scheduling and task management tools effectively
- Protect company assets and minimize loss including inventory control and cash management
- Manage day-to-day inventory processes and theft reporting
- Support continuous improvement and adoption of company initiatives and technology
- Communicate feedback regularly to field leadership on business trends and challenges
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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