Ulta Beauty Store Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ulta Beauty.
Ulta Beauty
Store Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was reached out to for this role. Once I expressed interest, their poor communication was quite misleading. The whole experience left a bad impression, as I believe I was a strong candidate. It's discouraging when hiring decisions seem to be based on personal feelings rather than business sense.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?
Ulta Beauty
Assistant Store Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was pretty laid back and I felt comfortable. They asked about my past jobs, how I'd handle specific scenarios, and if I'd used their products or services before. The manager was really encouraging and took the time to answer everything I asked. I applied online and got a call the next day. They went over the job duties and what would be expected of me. We also talked about my work schedule.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous work experience?
- Do you have any familiarity with our store, its products, or the services we provide?
Ulta Beauty
Store Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The whole interview took about six months. I spoke with the district manager multiple times, had a phone call with HR, and met with two other store managers for interviews. The interviews themselves were pretty standard for retail management roles. I was initially told I'd be a General Manager, but the offer letter came back stating Assistant Store Manager. It was a bummer since I'd spent half a year on this and planned to move. But I took the job anyway. Having 13 years of experience, I felt I was treated like a kid once I started. It was a bad experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- All questions were standard retail manager interview questions.
Ulta Beauty Store Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ulta Beauty interview reports.
“Is it possible to be a manager while having a child?”
Read reports →“If a customer inquired about a skincare product you were unfamiliar with and you had no immediate assistance, how would you handle the situation?”
Read reports →“How would you establish trust with your new staff members upon joining the team?”
Read reports →“Do you have any familiarity with our store, its products, or the services we provide?”
Read reports →“What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?”
Read report →“How do you approach team leadership and what is your leadership style?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to manage several tasks at once? What were those priorities and what was your approach to handling them?”
Read report →“What questions do you have regarding my experience?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your previous work experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Ulta Beauty interview reports.