Area Manager

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.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Area Manager role at Ulta Beauty is a developmental position that provides multi-unit developmental experience for leaders demonstrating the capacity to manage at ever-increasing levels of responsibility. For those with proven leadership results as a General Manager or multi-unit manager, who possess a passion for process excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to proactively collaborate, lead, and influence from a distance. In all of this is the ability to own new levels of productivity and performance, to include sales, service and expense control; attracting, motivating and developing top talent; and effectively implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Our Area Manager opportunity is both a training and proving ground for even greater things.

Let’s make it happen for you.

If all of this sounds interesting, you’ll be tasked with accomplishing these goals by:

• Overseeing 2-3 stores (on average), plus your own store, providing directional leadership for all in-store tasks
• Championing and modeling the Ulta Beauty mission, vision and values
• Meeting/exceeding sales, profitability and operational goals
• Enhancing the Ulta Beauty brand through “wow” guest experiences, with special focus on promotion of Ulta Beauty loyalty and guest service programs
• Collaborating cross-functionally with partners and leadership to assess and develop the business
• Attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse team of top talent
• Training, coaching and developing direct reports
• Ensuring adherence to all Ulta Beauty policies, procedures and standards, including merchandising and visual updates
• Leading change and innovation, ensuring all associates are brought effectively through the change curve

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

Qualified candidates will be proven retail leaders who possess demonstrated experience in attracting, developing and motivating top talent in a dynamic, ever-changing environment—leading associates through the change curve and developing collaborative, winning relationships. Additional requirements include:

• Demonstrated success in driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets and controlling expenses
• A proven ability to monitor inventory, achieve operational excellence, drive culture and execute merchandising directives
• Proficiency with MS Office and Apple devices
• Strong collaboration, organizational and prioritization skills
• Adaptability to flex to changing priorities and expectations
• The ability to work a flexible, full-time schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• The ability to attend business meetings and conferences
• Travel required
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required

Essential Functions:

• On a regular basis, requires the ability to walk
• On a regular basis, requires the ability to reach with hands and arms
• On a regular basis, requires the ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
• On a regular basis, requires the ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• On an occasional basis, requires the ability to climb a ladder and balance

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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