District Manager

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S. and designs to expand internationally, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. With new stores coming online on a continual basis and the re-engineering of 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 reimagination. 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.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

Take your retail leadership skills to new levels. Serving as the primary resource for General Managers (GMs) throughout your district, you will drive ever-increasing levels of performance and achievement by applying best-practices in retail business development, with special emphasis on recruiting, training, people development, guest relationship development, profitability and related initiatives. If you want deeper levels of responsibility and challenges that will stretch your expertise—growing you in fresh and dynamic ways—put your talents on full display. And make that impact that’s uniquely yours to share.  

You’ll accomplish all of this by:

• Championing and modeling the Ulta Beauty mission, vision and values
• Driving all district budgeted sales targets within retail and salon/services
• Inspiring superior guest service, with special focus on promotion of Ulta Beauty loyalty and guest service programs
• Ensuring all sales, marketing and advertising communications are disseminated effectively to store management for implementation
• Build a team that embodies the Ulta Beauty’s culture, delivering exceptional service and modeling on-brand, Ulta Beauty behaviors
• Coaching/counseling all store management with effective selling techniques to achieve Corporate and Field initiatives
• Leading district sales and expense planning
• Ensuring all district internal/external product training classes are communicated and implemented
• Ensuring that all store management and associates have been properly trained
• Developing the managerial and operational skill sets of store management
• Directing all district performance/compensation reviews are completed within established timeframes
• 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:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience)
• 6 years of retail management experience in a multi-unit environment
• Significant competency in sales, products and service
• Proven abilities to build strong, high-performing teams and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and solid computer skills
• 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.

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.