Manager, Merchandise Execution

About the Role

Be part of an amazing story at Macy’s, a brand that has captured the hearts and minds of America for over 160 years. As the Manager, Style Merchandise Execution, you will ensure every Macy's store customer enjoys an exceptional shopping experience by leading a team to present merchandise attractively. You’ll bring creativity, visual flair, and trend knowledge to create inspiring fashion displays while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply fashion and merchandise execution experience to drive sales and profits.
• Implement optimal merchandise execution standards by interpreting seasonal and monthly execution guides, tailoring them to store architecture and product assortment.
• Lead the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives, merchandising standards for each business category, and brand partner requirements to ensure the store floor is customer-ready at all times.
• Create stunning store displays using various resources.
• Strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and merchandising.
• Provide strategic support for Own Your Style fixtures, fashion trends, and setups.
• Lead DEI initiatives through mannequin and trend presentations that inspire customers to discover their personal style.
• Document your work with photos to create visual resources that educate and inspire others.
• Train the Manager of Sales & Customer Service on merchandising execution standards and techniques.
• Interview, hire, train, manage, coach, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and discipline direct and indirect reports; establish work strategy and provide decision support.
• Manage inventory, including receipt flow, placement, and stockroom organization.
• Work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills

• Fashion and Merchandise Execution: Ability to apply experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits through effective merchandising.
• Visual Merchandising: Proficiency in leading the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and overall merchandising.
• Trend Awareness: Knowledge and support for fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives.
• Documentation and Communication: Capability to document work effectively with photos and communicate clear strategies and expectations.
• Leadership and Team Development: Proficiency in managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a diverse team.
• Inventory Management: Skill in managing inventory flow, placement, and organization.
• Effective Communication: Strong skills in communication, writing, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Sense of Urgency: Understanding of prioritization and urgency in a retail environment.
• Team Collaboration: Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with customers and colleagues.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using Microsoft suite, computers, and handheld devices for daily operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of management experience in retail.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• May involve reaching above eye level.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health and wellness coverage (medical, vision, dental, life, disability).
• 401(k) match to invest in your future.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts and performance-based incentives.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities to join Colleague Resource Groups and participate in volunteer activities.