Intern Merchandising - Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Overview:

Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real-life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.

 

Experience the difference for yourself.

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

Our internship program is designed to provide real-world experience that is directly related to your academic discipline and career goals and provide you a better understanding of career options for your degree. The intern will be collaborating within their Merchandising team along with any cross-functional partners to gain an understanding of the merchant functionalities.

 

Components of the program include:

• Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department and team.
• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions/process.
• Cross-functional departmental exposures within the corporate office.
• Tours and exposure to other business areas (e.g., stores, distribution center) to ensure full understanding of the company structure and strategy.
• The final intern project presentation will consist of delivering project findings and recommended course of action for the entire merchandising department, rather than concentrating on a single category.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNSHIP:

The Merchandising Intern will be responsible for assisting in brand management tasks, analyzing sales and understanding overall company and category strategies. A love for creativity, beauty and collaboration will be at the heart of all intern tasks. 

 

Brand Management:

• Support lead merchant on all things pertaining to merchant/brand partner relationship
• Attend status calls with brands
• Develop Ulta-specific strategies to differentiate brands’ presence in the market
• Work on in-store shelf presentation
• Attend market meetings

Sales Reporting: 

• Assist lead merchant with weekly reporting needs
• Analyze beauty category data to make informed business decisions
• Review key Ulta Beauty success metrics (productivity, turn, sales, etc.) and work collaboratively with the merchant team to make improvements

Print Advertising: 

• Work with merchants to develop thematic layouts for allocated print ad space
• Communicate with vendors to secure samples for advertising
• Review proofs prior to printing
• Collaborate creatively on in-store secondary presentation plans in conjunction with merchant team
• Coordinate sample turn-in

Competitive Landscape Tracking: 

• Create periodic social trend reports to share with the merchandising team
• Monitor online promotions with brands direct websites and competitor websites

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  REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2025
• Strong academic record
• Previous work experience and involvement with on-campus organizations or activities.
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Experience working with Microsoft applications.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with management level personnel.

 :The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $25.00 / 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: https://learn.bswift.com/ultaAbout:

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.