Hiring: General Manager Company: Ulta Beauty Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:41:05 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, React About the job Experience: •A place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and 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. •A place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful. Required Skills: •Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed Ulta Beauty’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, omni-channel, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the GM’s store. •Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control. •Leverage store forecast and payroll budgets to support with store scheduling needs to maximize productivity, achieve sales and payroll goals, and complete workload on time, and within the payroll budget. •Address any issues identified by Ulta Beauty’s financial and operational reporting, as well as by store visits and audit results to achieve Ulta Beauty’s goals set for their store and drive company profitability. •Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and guest service experience. •Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services during work time and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends, products, and services to better serve guests. •Maintain prompt, regular attendance as the GM and hold all store associates accountable to the Ulta Beauty attendance policy. •Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent, and efficiently address any staffing needs and open positions for the store. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree is preferred •3-5+ 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, and controlling expense •Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives •Leadership management: experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change and leading others through the change-curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and leading and influencing team •Work a flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays •Must be available to close the store at least once per week •Attend corporate business meetings and conferences, including overnight stays, and interstate travel •Maintain valid identification for airline travel •Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office supplies Compensation: •$83,200 - $112,320 / year •00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!