Manager, Merchandise Execution

Macy's•Evergreen Park, IL

9d•$59,115 - $98,385

About The Position

The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution ensures that customers in every Macy’s store enjoy an exceptional shopping experience by leading a team responsible for attractive merchandise presentation and store readiness. The role oversees merchandising activities including product movement, price changes, signage, visual execution, event setup, and reverse logistics, using creativity, visual flair, and trend knowledge to create inspiring fashion displays. The manager also fosters an inclusive, supportive team environment through coaching, training, and positive management. The position applies fashion and merchandise execution knowledge to drive sales and profits; adapts seasonal and monthly execution guides to store architecture and assortment; and leads communication, execution, and training of visual directives, category standards, and brand-partner requirements. It supports pricing, signage, displays, events, Own Your Style fixtures and setups, and trend presentations, including DEI initiatives. The manager documents work with photos, trains the Manager of Sales & Customer Service on merchandising standards, and leads inventory flow, placement, and stockroom organization. The role includes hiring, training, managing, coaching, developing, coordinating, evaluating, and disciplining direct and indirect reports, as well as setting work strategy, supporting decisions, and addressing concerns. Work requires a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent encouraged; candidates with this qualification are encouraged to apply.
3–5 years of management experience in retail.
Experience and knowledge in fashion and merchandise execution to drive sales and profits.
Proficiency leading communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives.
Ability to strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and merchandising.
Knowledge of fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives.
Ability to document work with photos and communicate strategies and expectations clearly.
Ability to manage, coach, develop, and motivate a diverse team.
Skill in inventory flow, placement, and organization.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritize and act with urgency in a retail environment.
Ability to collaborate with customers and colleagues.
Competence using Microsoft suite, computers, and handheld devices.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.
Ability to meet physical demands including heavy lifting, constant movement, standing and reaching; standing for at least two consecutive hours; lifting at least 30 lbs.; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders; and potentially reaching above eye level.
Required visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

Apply fashion and merchandise execution experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits.
Implement merchandise execution standards by interpreting seasonal and monthly guides and adapting them to store architecture and product assortment.
Lead communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives, category standards, and brand-partner requirements to keep the store floor customer-ready.
Create store displays using available 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 encourage 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; manage the team toward performance and behavioral expectations; and address concerns.
Coach team members in effective merchandising techniques.
Manage inventory receipt flow, placement, and stockroom organization.
Work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Foster acceptance and respect and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning and leadership development
Colleague Resource Groups
Volunteer opportunities
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement