Job Description
Associate Brand Manager Location Bolingbrook, IL : Overview:
Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing 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 re-imagination. 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.
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Brand Manager will assist in the delivery of department strategies to maximize sales, margin, and inventory and space productivity. This person must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detailed execution. CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Area Strategy: - Understands and partners in development and execution of the business area strategy and related section of category review process.
- Manages portion of the business area
Product Development: - Responsible for product development innovation plan and flow for new launches
- Writing of product briefs
- Strategic product sourcing & vendor management
- Testing & Regulatory on products
- Program Shade/Fragrance Name creation and approval with Legal
- Testing: As needed, create and manage internal testing and direction
- Packaging: Owner of packaging development with designer
- Development Tracker: Populates approvals and ensures on track for item set up
- Execution for Launch: Forecast tracker, PO due dates on time, responsible to ensure on-time delivery
Marketing: - Responsible for development and execution for marketing initiatives. Includes:
- Key launch 360 marketing plans
- Dotcom brand presentation strategy
- Oversee Ulta Beauty Collection role in corporate marketing initiatives (PR, Influencer Content, Marketing Sample Turnover)
- Sampling and CRM: Owns sampling initiative, development of samples and plans and maintains budget for sampling.
- In-store Merchandising: Collaborate with buyers on securing and developing off-shelf placement and required marketing collateral
Trend: - Proactively assess and monitor the competitive landscape and marketplace to determine potential opportunities or threats
Planograms: - Responsible for planogram flow and execution. Key ownership of:
- Add/Delete
- Productivity Assessment
- Item set up
- Prepare schematic and shelf strip content
- Fixture development (when applicable)
- Graphics for planogram in partnership with marketing
- Proofing of planogram and graphic strips
Additional Responsibilities: - Pulls, prepare and analyze reports from BW, SAP, or Merchandising systems as needed.
- Complete on-going training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team.
- Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, including Distribution Centers, eCommerce, Marketing, Operations, Planning & Allocation, Stores and brand partners
- Manage their vendor portfolio, performance, and relationships to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Negotiate vendor terms, item costs, exclusivity, newness or exits to support the financial plans and strategy.
: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION: - Education: Bachelors degree required
- Work Experience: 3+ years total experience in merchandising, planning or inventory. Strongly prefer backgrounds with product development experience.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills required. Solid communication skills, both oral and written. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of SAP and SAP Hana a plus. Creative problem solver. Passion for the business. Strong financial aptitude and analytical ability. Capability to lead supplier meetings.
- Working Conditions: Some travel required
: The pay range for this position is $66,200.00 - $84,052.80 / 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: About:
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.
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Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,