Catalog Manager Marketplace
Apply NowCompany: ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc
Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Description:
OVERVIEW
Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We're not just growing, we're thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:
The Catalog Manager will manage a portfolio of marketplace sellers, driving growth and optimizing operational efficiency. This role is critical in identifying assortment gaps and ensuring that sellers are set up for long-term success on Ulta Beauty's marketplace. The ideal candidate will drive growth across a range of categories and advocate for ways to enhance the experience of sellers across the marketplace ecosystem. This role will play a crucial part in supporting and driving the launch of new product features designed to improve category performance.
Seller Relationship Management
Assortment & Catalog Strategy
The pay range for this position is $88,200.00 - $116,900.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. 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. 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.
Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We're not just growing, we're thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:
The Catalog Manager will manage a portfolio of marketplace sellers, driving growth and optimizing operational efficiency. This role is critical in identifying assortment gaps and ensuring that sellers are set up for long-term success on Ulta Beauty's marketplace. The ideal candidate will drive growth across a range of categories and advocate for ways to enhance the experience of sellers across the marketplace ecosystem. This role will play a crucial part in supporting and driving the launch of new product features designed to improve category performance.
Seller Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of third-party sellers, ensuring a high-quality experience across onboarding, operations, and growth.
- Partner with sellers to optimize product listings, assortment mix, and promotional strategies to meet sales and performance goals.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve seller satisfaction and performance through education, feedback, and best practices.
- Analyze seller and category performance using KPIs such as GMV, conversion rate, traffic, and fulfillment metrics.
- Deliver actionable, data-driven insights to improve assortment, pricing, content, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor competitive landscape to inform pricing, product trends, and strategy recommendations.
Assortment & Catalog Strategy
- Identify assortment gaps across categories and develop plans to close those gaps through targeted seller outreach and onboarding.
- Provide guidance on category expansion opportunities that align with Ulta Beauty's brand and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with internal merchandising and category management teams to ensure alignment between Marketplace and owned assortment strategies.
- Collaborate with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to advocate for and support the launch of new features that improve the seller and customer experience.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on go-to-market strategies, promotional planning, and cross-channel integration.
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies that drive faster time to market and enhanced product discoverability.
- 4+ years of experience in retail, eCommerce, or account management, with a strong background in marketplace operations.
- Proven success as a Catalog Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of driving sales growth and improving seller performance.
- Deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems, including seller operations, SEO, advertising strategies, and platform dynamics.
- Proficient in using Mirakl or similar marketplace platforms, as well as relevant tools for catalog management, analytics, and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated project management experience across strategic, tactical, cross-functional, and technology initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with internal stakeholders and external sellers in a consultative, solutions-focused manner.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passionate about eCommerce, seller enablement, and delivering best-in-class customer and seller experiences.
The pay range for this position is $88,200.00 - $116,900.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. 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. 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.