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Divisional Merchandising Manager

Ulta Beauty, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440

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Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty. Overview

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.

OUR STORY:

Ulta Beauty is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States and the place for the true beauty enthusiast who gets butterflies as she shops for beauty and experiments throughout our store. We are the only one to provide our guests prestige, mass and salon products and services under one roof - All Things Beauty, All in One Place. We put our guests at the center of all we do, committing to offer unrivaled ways to be beautiful in an environment that provides the thrill of exploration and delight of discovery.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Divisional Merchandise Manager is responsible for setting the division’s strategy for their area of responsibility in coordination with the VP and SVP of Merchandising. They ensure the initiatives and priorities are integrated and aligned with business goals of the division and the company. They oversee the development and execution of the division’s product strategy to drive the brand to achieve financial objectives maximizing sales and profitability. They will lead, coach and develop their team to achieve financial objectives and prepare them for broader responsibilities. This position is responsible for overall merchandising management and brand partner relations. They are accountable for the division’s financial goals, merchandise assortments, and brand partner relations including vendor income management. In addition, they will monitor advertising cadence and effectiveness. This position is a part of the merchandising leadership team and works closely with executive leadership management, replenishment, marketing and finance teams as part of a category management team. The position reports directly to VP of Merchandising.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop long-range divisional merchandising strategy Guide direction for the merchandising and merchandise planning teams for the development and execution of financial plans and forecasts Develop product strategies and ensure execution and success, and course correct as necessary Evaluate business performance to the financial plan during monthly forecast reviews and course correct as necessary to ensure team’s ability to exceed plan Establish and optimize strategic vendor partnerships Develop marketing strategy to drive profitable sales and grow market share Participate in evaluation and realignment of corporate space to maximize sales productivity and guest experience Set divisional merchandising direction to maximize the in-store guest experience and space productivity Proactively assess and monitor the competitive landscape and marketplace to determine potential opportunities or threats and develop strategies to address Identify and ensure a pipeline of new trends, brands, and products to meet customer and market needs Develop launch strategies and assist team with new business and brand opportunities Champion initiatives that support Ulta’s growth and competitive edge Lead, coach and develop their direct and cross-functional team to achieve financial objectives and prepare them for success and broader responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

Bachelor’s degree 10+ years retail buying / planning experience Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Strong negotiations skills Strong merchandising, forecasting and financial skills Experienced in leading direct reports and cross-functional teams Proficiency with Microsoft Office and merchandise planning systems Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Creative problem solver Passion for the business High energy innovative leader

The pay range for this position is $171,600.00 - $20,000.00 / Year 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

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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.Seniority level

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