Store Operations & Merchandising Associate

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Task Associate (TA) is responsible for delivering on operational excellence in support of sales drivers, which provide the foundation for delivering an exceptional experience for all Ulta Beauty guests. This is accomplished by keeping fixtures stocked with merchandise, maintaining overall store cleanliness, and completing tasks as assigned. The TA supports the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on performance (operational metrics), people (peers and guests), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The TA is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position.

Performance

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s retail goals by ensuring all tasks are executed as planned and product is available for purchase.
• Meet compliance and execution goals related to the task dashboard and ensure the timely completion of all operational processes, including the shipment and replenishment processes, merchandise sets, and inventory counts and procedures.
• Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

• Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
• Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive sales performance.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
• Complete merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing shipments using Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices.
• Drive operational excellence by keeping the assigned work area replenished, signed, and faced, and ensuring testers are available.
• Maintain outstanding store standards and overall store cleanliness including sales floor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area.
• Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
• Execute other operational tasks as directed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma is preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred.

Skills

• Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system and Apple devices).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to problem solve.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Work a flexible schedule to include early morning shifts, days, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift.
• Frequent standing, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, and twisting during shift.
• Continuous or frequent lifting, carrying and/or moving up to 25 lbs. during shift.
• 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.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00 / Hour. 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. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. 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:

EEO STATEMENT

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.