Ulta Beauty
Co Manager – Ulta Beauty
Location: Athens, GA. Salary $60,000.00 – $70,000.00. Full‑time.
Overview Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery & 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 & recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.
General Summary & Scope The Co‑Manager (CM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision & values in order to develop a high‑performing team that consistently delivers top‑line sales growth for the store. The CM leads the Operations Manager (OM) and is accountable for all operational aspects of a single retail store. This position provides a developmental experience for leaders who demonstrate potential to do more. This leader drives their store’s business through a focus on performance (sales, service, & expense control), people (talent acquisition, training & development), and process (operating procedures & compliance standards). This position requires a passion for process excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to lead, influence, & develop the team.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities The CM is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, & 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 & service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, omni‑channel, & retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top‑line sales growth, & expense control.
Leverage store forecast & payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs and communicate the needs to the GM to maximize productivity, achieve sales & payroll goals, & complete workload (e.g., shipment, replenishment, cycle counts, DIFs, RTVs, planograms, inventory, & ad set processes) on time, and within payroll budget.
Review, analyze, & react to Ulta Beauty’s financial & operational reporting, including store visit & audit results, regularly and in a timely manner.
Leverage company programs, tools, & resources to drive improvements to meet Ulta Beauty’s goals for the store.
Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, & product demonstrations with guests to drive sales & guest service experience.
Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new & existing industry trends, products, & services during work time & be knowledgeable about the ingredients & benefits of these trends, products, & services to better serve guests.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance as the CM and hold store associates accountable to the Ulta Beauty attendance policy.
People
Attract, hire, & retain a diverse team of top talent, and efficiently address any staffing needs & open positions for the store.
Build a highly engaged team at the store that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand through effective collaboration, open & honest communication, & prioritization of work.
Create an inclusive environment that inspires & encourages the growth & engagement of associates.
Support all aspects of manager & associate professional development, including training, providing individualized competency‑based feedback & coaching, performance reviews, succession planning, & individual development plans to enable continuous development & drive sales performance.
Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand & category education, to enable continuous professional development & drive sales performance.
Ensure direct reports regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand & category education, to enable continuous professional development & drive sales performance.
Model a culture of teamwork & operational excellence by working alongside the leadership team, establishing priorities, providing clear direction & support, & sharing best practices.
Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly through business ownership, associate coaching, & leading a helpful & friendly guest experience to drive business results across all APG metrics for the store.
Process
Be knowledgeable of & ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, & standards.
Adhere to & enforce Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
Ensure the execution of all operational focuses, inclusive of the inventory life‑cycle related processes (e.g., truck, shipment, cycle counts, inventory, damages, testers, & RTVs) as well as ad set & planogram processes.
Use the company’s scheduling tool as directed to schedule the right associates, in the right places, at the right times in order to provide an exceptional guest experience, reduce loss, & execute company directives.
Use the company’s task management tool as directed to prioritize the execution of store workload, ensuring full leadership adoption & compliance with company policy.
Protect company assets & minimize loss by ensuring all store standards & operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, cash management, & 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 & technology, communicating expectations, & ensuring the execution of all store tasks.
Utilize company programs, tools, & resources to drive store improvements.
Regularly communicate & provide feedback to field leadership on business trends & opportunities, events, merchandise needs, & competitive landscape for their store.
Job Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience
2‑3+ 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, & controlling expense.
Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, & executing merchandising directives.
Leadership management: experience with attracting, developing, & motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change & leading others through the change‑curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and leading & influencing a team.
Skills
Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system, Microsoft Office programs, & Apple devices).
Excellent written & verbal communication.
Strong collaboration & interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, & be flexible/adaptable.
Special Position Requirements
Work a flexible, full‑time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.
Attend off‑site meetings, which may require overnight travel.
Working Conditions
Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
Frequent bending, pushing, reaching, twisting during shift.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift; ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
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.
About Ulta Beauty 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Consumer Services, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Retail
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Overview Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery & 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 & recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.
General Summary & Scope The Co‑Manager (CM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision & values in order to develop a high‑performing team that consistently delivers top‑line sales growth for the store. The CM leads the Operations Manager (OM) and is accountable for all operational aspects of a single retail store. This position provides a developmental experience for leaders who demonstrate potential to do more. This leader drives their store’s business through a focus on performance (sales, service, & expense control), people (talent acquisition, training & development), and process (operating procedures & compliance standards). This position requires a passion for process excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to lead, influence, & develop the team.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities The CM is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, & 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 & service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, omni‑channel, & retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top‑line sales growth, & expense control.
Leverage store forecast & payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs and communicate the needs to the GM to maximize productivity, achieve sales & payroll goals, & complete workload (e.g., shipment, replenishment, cycle counts, DIFs, RTVs, planograms, inventory, & ad set processes) on time, and within payroll budget.
Review, analyze, & react to Ulta Beauty’s financial & operational reporting, including store visit & audit results, regularly and in a timely manner.
Leverage company programs, tools, & resources to drive improvements to meet Ulta Beauty’s goals for the store.
Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, & product demonstrations with guests to drive sales & guest service experience.
Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new & existing industry trends, products, & services during work time & be knowledgeable about the ingredients & benefits of these trends, products, & services to better serve guests.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance as the CM and hold store associates accountable to the Ulta Beauty attendance policy.
People
Attract, hire, & retain a diverse team of top talent, and efficiently address any staffing needs & open positions for the store.
Build a highly engaged team at the store that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand through effective collaboration, open & honest communication, & prioritization of work.
Create an inclusive environment that inspires & encourages the growth & engagement of associates.
Support all aspects of manager & associate professional development, including training, providing individualized competency‑based feedback & coaching, performance reviews, succession planning, & individual development plans to enable continuous development & drive sales performance.
Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand & category education, to enable continuous professional development & drive sales performance.
Ensure direct reports regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand & category education, to enable continuous professional development & drive sales performance.
Model a culture of teamwork & operational excellence by working alongside the leadership team, establishing priorities, providing clear direction & support, & sharing best practices.
Execute the Guest Engagement Leader program flawlessly through business ownership, associate coaching, & leading a helpful & friendly guest experience to drive business results across all APG metrics for the store.
Process
Be knowledgeable of & ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, & standards.
Adhere to & enforce Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
Ensure the execution of all operational focuses, inclusive of the inventory life‑cycle related processes (e.g., truck, shipment, cycle counts, inventory, damages, testers, & RTVs) as well as ad set & planogram processes.
Use the company’s scheduling tool as directed to schedule the right associates, in the right places, at the right times in order to provide an exceptional guest experience, reduce loss, & execute company directives.
Use the company’s task management tool as directed to prioritize the execution of store workload, ensuring full leadership adoption & compliance with company policy.
Protect company assets & minimize loss by ensuring all store standards & operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, cash management, & 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 & technology, communicating expectations, & ensuring the execution of all store tasks.
Utilize company programs, tools, & resources to drive store improvements.
Regularly communicate & provide feedback to field leadership on business trends & opportunities, events, merchandise needs, & competitive landscape for their store.
Job Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience
2‑3+ 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, & controlling expense.
Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, & executing merchandising directives.
Leadership management: experience with attracting, developing, & motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change & leading others through the change‑curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and leading & influencing a team.
Skills
Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system, Microsoft Office programs, & Apple devices).
Excellent written & verbal communication.
Strong collaboration & interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in ambiguous situations, & be flexible/adaptable.
Special Position Requirements
Work a flexible, full‑time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.
Attend off‑site meetings, which may require overnight travel.
Working Conditions
Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
Frequent bending, pushing, reaching, twisting during shift.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. during shift; ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift.
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.
About Ulta Beauty 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Consumer Services, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Retail
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