Pam Polakovic

About Pam Polakovic

Experienced Retail District Manager with a proven track record of leading multi-unit operations, driving sales growth, and developing high-performing leadership teams. I bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to overseeing store performance, optimizing operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer experiences across diverse markets.Throughout my career, I’ve successfully partnered with store leaders to exceed KPIs, improve profitability, and elevate brand standards through strong coaching, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. I’m known for building talent pipelines, mentoring future leaders, and creating cultures that balance results with engagement and retention.My strengths include cross-functional collaboration, change management, and translating corporate strategy into clear, actionable execution at the field level. I thrive in fast-paced retail environments and take pride in aligning people, process, and performance to achieve sustainable business outcomes.Passionate about leadership, growth, and continuous improvement, I’m always looking for opportunities to innovate, inspire teams, and make a meaningful impact in retail operations.

Experience

1. District Manager

   Ulta Beauty

   Jul 2024 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  Business Management

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Merchandising
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Loss Prevention
• Performance Management
• Retail
• Driving Results
• Customer Experience
• Social Media
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Profit
• Public Speaking
• Sales
• Assortment
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Associate Development
• Training
• Business Strategy
• New Store Openings
• Sales Management
• Forecasting
• Hiring
• Multi-Unit Management
• Stores
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Cpfr
• Visual Merchandising
• Big Box
• Retail Management