July 14, 2026
Ulta Beauty Names Kelly Garcia Chief Technology Officer
Kelly Garcia will become Chief Technology Officer on August 31, 2026, and will leave the company's board when he starts the role.
#Leadership #Technology
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Ulta Beauty Careers
Create beauty retail, salon and digital experiences for guests across the United States.
ulta.comAbout the company
Founded
1990Headquarters
Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Industry
Specialty beauty retail and salon services
Listed on
Nasdaq: ULTA
Net sales (FY2025)
$12.393 billionNet income (FY2025)
$1.153 billion
Ulta US stores
1,505 as of January 31, 2026
Space NK stores
86 in the UK and Ireland
Rewards members
More than 46 million
Associates
Approximately 66,820 worldwide
Ulta Beauty is a specialty beauty retailer offering cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, wellness products and salon services. Its US business combines stores, digital channels and brand partnerships.
The first Ulta Beauty store opened in 1990. At January 31, 2026, the company operated 1,505 Ulta Beauty stores in the United States and 86 Space NK stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Fiscal 2025 net sales were $12.393 billion and net income was $1.153 billion. The Ulta Beauty Rewards program had more than 46 million members and accounted for about 95% of US sales during the year.
Key People
Kecia Steelman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lauren Brindley
Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer
Anita Ryan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kristin Wolf
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Interview process at Ulta Beauty
(4,559 candidate-shared Indeed interview experiences)Interview experience
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Easy
Interview process length
About a week
Overall experience
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Ulta Beauty Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Tell me about a new idea you introduced and how successful it was.
A: Describe the problem and your idea, explain how you gained support and tested it, then quantify the result and what you learned.
Answer by AI
- Define the original problem.
- Clarify your ownership.
- Use a measured outcome.
Q: Tell me about a goal you set and how you accomplished it.
A: Choose a meaningful goal, break down the plan and checkpoints, explain how you handled setbacks and close with the achieved result.
Answer by AI
- Make the goal specific.
- Show progress tracking.
- State the final result.
Q: How do you prioritize your work and tasks?
A: Rank work by guest impact, safety, deadline and team dependency, then explain how you communicate when priorities change during a shift.
Answer by AI
- State your ranking method.
- Use a retail example.
- Include communication.
Q: What does effective teamwork mean to you?
A: Connect teamwork to shared goals, clear handoffs and reliable follow-through, using a concrete example of how you supported a group result.
Answer by AI
- Use one real example.
- Show listening and ownership.
- Focus on the team result.
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Ulta Beauty Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)
Beauty Advisor
Employee-submitted annual pay
$33,000 to $40,000 per year
4,693 Salaries submitted
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Employee-submitted annual pay
$32,000 to $38,000 per year
1,257 Salaries submitted
Lead Cashier
Employee-submitted annual pay
$33,000 to $40,000 per year
856 Salaries submitted
General Manager
Employee-submitted annual pay
$62,000 to $87,000 per year
796 Salaries submitted
Sales Associate
Employee-submitted annual pay
$29,000 to $37,000 per year
536 Salaries submitted
Retail Operations Manager
Employee-submitted annual pay
$44,000 to $57,000 per year
522 Salaries submitted
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Open roles
Sales Manager
Stamford, Connecticut, United States • Not specified
Experience Manager
Owensboro, Kentucky, United States • Not specified
Operations Manager
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States • Not specified
Lead Cashier
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States • Not specified
Beauty Advisor
Fresno, California, United States • Not specified
Luxury Beauty Advisor
Silverdale, Washington, United States • Not specified
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Benefits
Training and development programs
Associate assistance program
Medical plan choices for full-time associates
Virtual primary, urgent and mental health care
Dental and vision coverage
Life and disability coverage
Family-building resources and assistance
401(k) plan with company match for eligible associates
Student debt retirement program
Associate product and salon-service discounts
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates
Holiday pay for eligible full-time associates
Latest News & Updates
June 18, 2026
Ulta Beauty Publishes Gen Alpha Beauty Study With NielsenIQ
The commissioned study examines how Gen Alpha uses AI, personalization, stores and trusted guidance when discovering beauty products.
#Research #AI
View postJune 2, 2026
Ulta Beauty Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
First-quarter net sales increased 11.1% to $3.2 billion and diluted earnings per share increased 15.5% to $7.74.
#Results #Retail
View postMay 27, 2026
Ulta Beauty Launches Supergirl Partnership
The summer campaign with DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures includes in-store, digital and cinema activities.
#Partnership #Campaign
View postMay 19, 2026
Ulta Beauty Schedules First-Quarter Results and Investor Conference
The company announced the date for its fiscal 2026 first-quarter results call and an upcoming investor conference appearance.
#Investors #Events
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Ulta Beauty opened its first store in 1990.
