Merchandise Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Ulta Beauty with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Merchandise Manager roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Ulta Beauty overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Ulta Beauty as a Merchandise Manager according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 44%
Phone interview: 25%
Drug test: 13%
Skills test: 6%
Other: 6%
Background check: 6%
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Finicky. I met the Operations Manager and other team members during my interview. I interviewed in front of the store. They need someone reliable and I believe that I can deliver,
I applied online. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty (Atlanta, GA) in Jan 2026
Interview
The first interview was simple. I sat down with a manager and they explained the role and asked questions mainly about merchandise experience I had. They didn’t really focus on products just why ulta
First interview is with the general manager, it is about the description of the job. The second interview is with a peer, those questions are more based off of business and your work history. Third interview is with the district manager. Which is a mix of both
It was easy and the manager was very friendly. They don't ask you many questions specifically about cosmetics, it is purely about the merchandising experience that you have. They also ask questions regarding workplace drama and how you have dealt with it in the past. I recommend asking about the schedule because I was told it is practically on-call.