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 are responsible for implementing optimal merchandising standards, communicating and executing visual merchandising directives, and fostering a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profits through effective merchandising
• Interpret seasonal and monthly execution guides and tailor 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
• 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
• Cultivate 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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of management experience in retail
• Heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands
• Lifting at least 30 lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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 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

Benefits

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

What We Can Offer You

• Dynamic, inclusive environment
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Mercandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!