Manager, Merchandise Execution

About the role

The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution leads a team in ensuring merchandise is presented attractively across all Macy's stores. They oversee all merchandising activities, from product movement to visual execution, and are responsible for creating inspiring fashion displays.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits through effective merchandising
• Implement optimal merchandise execution standards by interpreting seasonal and monthly execution guides and 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
• Support 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 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; provide insight and decision support; direct and manage the team to meet or exceed performance and behavioral expectations; address and resolve concerns
• Coach team members in effective merchandising techniques
• 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, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Requirements

• 3-5 years of management experience in retail
• Heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands
• Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs.
• Sitting for at least two consecutive hours
• May involve reaching above eye level
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs

Qualifications

• 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 to ensure a customer-ready store environment
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and overall merchandising to enhance sales and customer experience
• Trend Awareness: Knowledge and support for fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives to drive customer engagement
• Documentation and Communication: Capability to document work effectively with photos and communicate clear strategies and expectations to the team
• Leadership and Team Development: Proficiency in managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a diverse team to achieve performance goals
• Inventory Management: Skill in managing inventory flow, placement, and organization to optimize store operations
• 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 to achieve store goals
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using Microsoft suite, computers, and handheld devices for daily operations and communication

Skills

• Fashion and Merchandise Execution
• Visual Merchandising
• Strategic Thinking
• Trend Awareness
• Documentation and Communication
• Leadership and Team Development
• Inventory Management
• Effective Communication
• Sense of Urgency
• Team Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Eighth paid holiday
• Continuous learning and leadership development
• Volunteer opportunities