Intern - Merchandising Strategy

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.

The 2025 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with a unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering both Corporate and Distribution Center Internship Tracks. The internship will be hybrid for corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center interns. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides real-world experience directly related to academic discipline and career goals and offers a better understanding of career options.

• Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department and team.
• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.
• Cross-functional exposure to various departments.
• Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.
• Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
• Capstone presentation to leadership, showing project outcomes and recommendations.

TEAM OVERVIEW:

Be a part of a team that helps facilitate the development and implementation of merchandising and assortment strategies that result in growth and value creation for Ulta Beauty.  Be the merchants’ strategic thought partner and trusted advisor by leading the aggregation of cross-functional insights to drive holistic data-driven decisions.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Merchandising Strategy Intern will learn to analyze and interpret data related to the Beauty industry, including overall market trends to provide insights on Ulta Beauty’s competitive position and identify potential growth opportunities

 As an intern, you will contribute to achieving the following goals:Gain an understanding of Market Measurement data and best practices

• Learn to gather information from various sources like sales reports, third party market data, and industry reports to effectively communicate market insights to cross-functional partners
• Monitor market trends and potential shifts in customer behavior or beauty industry dynamics
• Enhance current internal reporting with visualization that presents market share insights through clear and concise reports, graphs, and dashboards for decision-making
• Collect information and perform ad hoc root cause analysis with recommendations to assess performance about competitors
• Actively participate in a cross functional project that provides exposure to Merchandising, Marketing and additional cross-functional partners to ultimately present to senior leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Individuals pursuing a degree in marketing, business administration, statistics, social sciences, communications, or a related field
• Proficiency in data analysis, visualization tools, and database management systems
• Demonstrated focus on accuracy in data collection and analysis, whether through coursework, projects, or work experience
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with various levels of leadership

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2025.
• Previous work experience and active involvement with on-campus organizations or activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, along with a keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

 

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/ulta

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.