Intern Merchandising

Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real-life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.

Experience the difference for yourself.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

The 2026 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with a unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering both Corporate and Distribution Center internship tracks. The internship will be hybrid for Corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center interns. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides realworld experience directly related to the academic discipline and career goals, offering a better understanding of career options.

• Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department and team.
• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.
• Cross-functional exposure to various departments.
• Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.
• Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
• Capstone presentation to leadership, showing project outcomes and recommendations.

TEAM OVERVIEW:
Be a part of the exceptional team behind Ulta Beauty’s initiative to become the number one Fragrance destination. We aim to excite our guest with our current assortment while staying on the pulse of the newest, trending brands to “go get.” This incredible team is behind a pillar of our CEOs unleashed strategy: our commitment to win. Our plan to reclaim beauty leadership, drive disruptive growth, and realign our organization for future success. We put our guests at the center of all we do, committing to offer them unrivaled ways to be beautiful in an environment that provides the thrill of exploration and the delight of discovery.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Merchandising intern will be responsible for assisting in brand management tasks, analyzing sales and understanding overall company and category strategies. A love for creativity, beauty and collaboration will be at the heart of all intern tasks. As an intern, you will contribute to achieving the following goals:

• Brand Management:
o Support lead merchant on all things pertaining to merchant/brand partner relationship
o Attend status calls with brands
o Develop Ulta-specific strategies to differentiate brands’ presence in the market
o Work on in-store shelf presentation
o Attend market meetings

• Sales Reporting:
o Assist lead merchant with weekly reporting needs
o Analyze beauty category data to make informed business decisions
o Review key Ulta Beauty success metrics (productivity, turn, sales, etc.) and work collaboratively with the merchant team to make improvements

• Print Advertising:
o Work with merchants to develop thematic layouts for allocated print ad space
o Communicate with vendors to secure samples for advertising
o Review proofs prior to printing

• In-Store Merchandising:
o Collaborate creatively on in-store secondary presentation plans in conjunction with merchant team
o Coordinate sample turn-in

• Competitive Landscape Tracking:
o Create periodic social trend reports to share with the merchandising team
o Monitor online promotions with brands direct websites and competitor websites

• Body Mist Strategy Project:
o Help the team with the influx of brands wanting to play in the body mist space, by assisting with trend
reporting to determine who has a right to win in the space
o Help lead merchant with overall in-store merchandising strategy of the body mist space

REQUIREMENTS:
• Intern must be local to Bolingbrook, IL to attend corporate weeks.
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2026.
• Previous work experience and active involvement with on-campus organizations or activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP/PIM a plus.

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.