ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc

Wellness Strategy Manager

ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc • $102K — $136K *
Bolingbrook, IL 60440In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in retail strategy, finance, or management consulting.
  • Experience in Wellness or consumer-facing retail sectors like Beauty or Fashion preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA from a top-tier program is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive actionable solutions.
  • Financially savvy with expertise in performance metrics and data analysis.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations aligned with Wellness strategy and analytical analyses.
  • Support and advance Wellness go-to-market strategies through research.
  • Execute brand identity and marketing strategies focusing on customer experience.
  • Analyze store growth and oversee budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Identify and develop external growth and partnership opportunities.
  • Lead team culture, addressing ambiguity with a proactive approach.
  • Facilitate collaboration with Wellness leadership and senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability benefits for full-time roles.
  • Part-time roles eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Access to a company-sponsored bonus plan.
Full Job Description
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Manager Wellness will support the growth and operations of the Wellness business, developing and executing strategies and tactics across the category. This role is ideal for a growing leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, interested playing a critical role in managing cross-functional work to drive strong business impact. The Manager Wellness will identify, evaluate and execute new growth opportunities, will support problem solving and opportunity evaluation, perform strategic and financial analyses, create business cases and execute efforts to deliver strategic opportunities with excellence. Because this work requires close partnership with cross-functional teams and leaders, this individual will also support facilitation and alignment to key strategic decisions. This role will need to be comfortable with ambiguity, and able to frame approaches to decipher the way forward and deliver recommendations to address key business issues.

The Manager will report to the VP Wellness, within Enterprise Strategy & New Growth organization. The role will partner closely with peers in the merchandising organization, along with other key peers and leaders across the business. This role will have visibility to senior leadership across functions.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

Manages day-to-day execution in alignment with the overall Wellness strategy; advances strategic and analytical analyses; partners closely with Wellness leadership and cross-functional peers. Key responsibilities include:
  • Wellness Growth Strategy: Support and advance Wellness go-to-market strategy; conduct market and consumer research to identify strategies across customers, competitive positioning and pricing; build business cases & operating models to support Wellness scalability and profitability; measure KPIs for sales growth, market penetration and awareness; be able to deliver high quality work in ways that clearly communicate ideas and thinking to the organization
  • Brand Building & Customer Experience: Support execution of brand identity and marketing strategy, with peers, that differentiates the business in the market; partner to execute in-store experience that aligns with brand values and consumer insights; partner to deliver and measure and elevated digital experience to create a seamless shopping experience
  • Retail Operations & Financial Management: Work cross-functionally to support and analyze store growth and design; develop and help to oversee budgets, P&L and financial forecasts to drive profitability through discrete analysis and modeling
  • External Growth & Partnership Opportunities: Identify white space opportunities and develop approaches and analysis to address them; understand market dynamics and help to monitor competitive landscape
  • Team Leadership, Culture & Development: Bring a can-do, positive attitude; be comfortable with addressing ambiguity by driving analysis forward and bringing initial thinking to the table; possess a strategic mindset; be a team player; demonstrate ability to communicate across levels of the organization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with Wellness leadership and peers across the organization; facilitate and support discussions with Ulta Beauty's senior leadership, demonstrating subject matter expertise and ability to move work forward effectively
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
  • 5-7 years of experience in retail environments, including strategy, finance, and/or management consulting
  • Wellness experience a plus, preference for consumer-facing Retail experience in Beauty, Fashion or Apparel
  • BA/BS required and MBA from top-tier program preferred
  • Strategic, analytical, and conceptual problem solver with the ability to look into the details and interpret the impact of key business drivers, detect patterns and trends across disparate sources of data, creatively analyze unfamiliar problems and synthesize the 'so what's'
  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to turn ambiguity into action
  • Financially savvy and analytical, ability to gather, understand and analyze data and performance metrics essential to building a business/category within the growing and constantly changing landscape
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, leveraging interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making ability to quickly influence, establish relationships, gain credibility and trust with all audience levels
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to style-flex your approach based on the needs of the internal and external stakeholders

The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $136,000.00 / 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

About ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc

ULTA Beauty is the beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin, hair care products and salon services. Since opening its first store 25 years ago, ULTA Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer providing All Things Beauty, All in One Place™. The Company offers more than 20,000 products from over 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 and brow services. ULTA Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and its industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program.

ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., a leader in the beauty industry, where innovation meets diversity and professional growth. As a company renowned for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee development, there has never been a better time to explore job opportunities with us. Work You’ll Do At ULTA, we empower our team to bring beauty to life, providing unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Whether you are looking for a position in our retail stores, at our corporate headquarters, or within our distribution network, ULTA offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized. Join our team and contribute to an industry-leading company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and diversity. ULTA is not just about beauty products; it's about elevating the beauty in everyone. Our team’s diversity is our strength, and we continuously strive to foster an inclusive environment through comprehensive diversity training programs. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career journey with an internship at ULTA, where you can gain hands-on experience in a thriving retail environment. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the beauty industry, offering insights into various aspects of business operations, from marketing to supply chain management. For those seeking full-time roles, ULTA is hiring across a range of departments. We look for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests on our Careers page. Benefits and Culture At ULTA, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, employee discounts, and more. Our company culture champions personal and professional growth, encouraging every team member to reach their full potential. Through leadership training and continuous learning opportunities, we prepare our employees to lead and innovate in the beauty industry. Networking and Professional Development Stay connected and advance your career through ULTA’s networking events, where you can meet industry leaders and like-minded professionals. Enhance your resume and interview skills through our career development workshops and receive personalized advice from our experienced hiring managers. Future-Proof Your Career With ULTA, the trajectory of your career is boundless. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a company that is as committed to your professional journey as it is to leadership in the beauty industry. Explore Discover how ULTA is transforming the beauty landscape and leading the way in retail innovation. Read more about our latest projects and the impact they have on our customers and industry. Join Our Team Search for job opportunities that align with your career aspirations. We are excited to see how your vision and expertise can contribute to our ongoing success. Stay Up to Date Keep ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, leadership, and beauty move forward together.
Learn more about ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc
Size
16,500 employees
Market Cap
$23.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$175.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+12.2%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
NASDAQ
ULTA
* Ladders Estimates

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