Sales 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 62% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Manager roles take an average of 20 days to get hired, when considering 13 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 Sales Manager according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 54%
Phone interview: 23%
Personality test: 8%
Background check: 8%
Skills test: 8%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty (West Covina, CA) in May 2024
Interview
Three Part Interview with Co-Manager, General Store Manager, District Manager. After each interview you'll be invited to the next. Most questions follow the Ulta Beauty Interview Guidelines. The interviews closely align with values at Ulta Beauty such as Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching and Training as well as Sales Expectations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A big part of this position is executing events and working closely with prestige brands to ensure profitiablity and success. Describe your experience planning and executing events.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Ulta Beauty in Jun 2026
Interview
It seemed fairly average, we sat on the back office and they went over their scripted questions , from what it seems like they highly prefer management experience , that is explicitedly stated on your resume
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what was a time you innovated a new idea and how succesful was it?
Tell me about a time you set a goal and how did you go about accomplishing it.
I submitted an application and got called
For an in store interview the next day not sure if I will have another interview or if I will get offer after the one.
I had 3 different interviews. First with the general manager and the Experience Manager. Second interview was with a manager from another store. Third interview was with the area manager.