Responsibilities

• The Manager, Specialty Brand & Services Initiatives is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently through the following (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):
• People:
• Manage the people and operations strategies for all specialty operations (specialty and luxury brands) and brand extensions in partnership with services leadership, merchants, operations, and human resources team.
• Foster collaborative relationships with brand partners to exchange information, develop programs and strategies, and identify experiential needs.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and merchandising teams to drive high-volume brand performance, maximize profitability, and achieve financial objectives.
• Coordinate with Store Development, Merchandising, Finance, and Human Resources teams to implement solutions optimizing store resources and process efficiencies for major initiatives related to specialty and luxury brands and services.
• Work closely with field leadership to understand inefficiencies in store services, boutiques and luxury and partners cross-functionally to provide solutions.
• Attracts, hires, and retains a diverse team of top talent.
• Trains, coaches, and develop direct report(s) using company tools (e.g., succession planning) providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure their professional development and success within the organization.
• Process:

Requirements

• 5+ years operations, ideally in beauty retail environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities to drive collaboration across departments and teams
• Proficiency in project management and process improvement methodologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Developed and polished presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver the business information as given by ULTA.