Manager, Merchandise Execution

Macy's•City of Yonkers, NY

About The Position

The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution ensures that every Macy's store customer enjoys an exceptional shopping experience. They lead a team in ensuring merchandise is presented attractively. Responsible for overseeing all merchandising activities, including product movement, price changes, signage, visual execution, event set-up, and reverse logistics, they bring creativity, visual flair, and trend knowledge to create inspiring fashion displays. They also cultivate a supportive work environment for an inclusive team, using coaching, training, and positive management to motivate and inspire.

Requirements

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
Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
3-5 years of management experience in retail
This position requires 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, based on department and company needs

Responsibilities

Apply your fashion and merchandise execution experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits
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
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; 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
In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned

Benefits

competitive pay and benefits
comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
paid time off
eight paid holidays
continuous learning and leadership development
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement