Manager, Merchandise Execution

Macy's•Montebello, CA

11d

About The Position

The Manager, Merchandise Execution ensures that Macy’s store customers enjoy an exceptional shopping experience by leading a team responsible for attractive merchandise presentation and execution. The role oversees 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 cultivates an inclusive and supportive team environment through coaching, training, and positive management. The position applies fashion and merchandise execution knowledge to drive sales and profits, interprets seasonal and monthly execution guides for the store’s architecture and assortment, and leads merchandising communication, execution, and training. It also includes team management, inventory oversight, collaboration with the Manager of Sales & Customer Service, and work on a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; candidates with this education are encouraged to apply.
3–5 years of management experience in retail.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including lifting at least 30 lbs., standing for at least two consecutive hours, moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Effective 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.

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, business-category standards, and brand partner requirements to keep the store floor customer-ready.
Create store displays using available resources.
Develop strategies for pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and merchandising.
Provide support for Own Your Style fixtures, fashion trends, and setups.
Lead DEI initiatives through mannequin and trend presentations that inspire customers to explore personal style.
Document work with photos to create visual resources for 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; and direct the team toward performance and behavioral expectations.
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 acceptance and respect and strengthen relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
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