Matthew James

Store Manager @Ulta Beauty

Orlando, FL, US

Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results*Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees*Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results*Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions*Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements*Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories*Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends*Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios*Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures*Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment*Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements*Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records*Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies*Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures*Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed*Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers

California State University, Northridge

Master of Business Administration - MBA