Sara Ramsey

In my role, I champion onboarding, training, and company initiatives, demonstrating them skillfully and consistently through the following focuses:

• Prepare, facilitate, and follow up with new Area Managers (AM) and District Managers (DM) in the MATL region.
• Provide feedback specific to the onboarding process, tools, and resources.
• Support training for company launches and post-launch needs for AMs and DMs.
• Influence peers through Ulta Beauty's values and competencies.
• As a Leader of Leaders, exemplify a passion for talent development, living through the Ulta Beauty Values and Competencies, while exhibiting the behaviors and actions outlined under mid-level leader in the Ulta Beauty Competencies Guide.

People

• Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent, and efficiently address any staffing needs in the district.
• Build a highly engaged team that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand through effective collaboration, open and honest communication, and prioritization of work.
• Create an inclusive environment that encourages the growth and engagement of all associates.

Performance

• Provide directional leadership, expectations, and priorities derived from the company’s strategic plan to each store team in the district.
• Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed Ulta Beauty’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, retail shrink, and omni-channel sales as set by Ulta Beauty.

Process

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Regularly communicate with and provide feedback to field and corporate leadership on business trends and opportunities, operational challenges, merchandise needs, and competitive landscape for all stores in the DM’s district.

• Trained new Store Managers within Tennessee & Arkansas on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
• Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.