Manager, Visual Merchandising (TEMP)

Macy's•Salem, NH

3d•$59,115 - $98,385

About The Position

The Manager, Visual Merchandising enhances the customer experience through creative merchandise presentations, seasonal fashion trend statements, and three-dimensional visual displays. The role refreshes style and outfit presentations frequently to engage new and repeat customers and partners with Style Merchandise Managers on workload planning, new receipt placement, visual styling, and sales setups to create a cohesive shopping experience. The manager strategically places visual elements, recruits colleagues with creative and style expertise, analyzes business reports to inform decisions, ensures promotional accuracy, and coordinates merchandise moves with other store leaders. The role also implements policies and procedures and guides store management on merchandising standards and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field; candidates with either are encouraged to apply.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to draft reports and other communications and present to management and internal and external business partners.
Ability to interpret technical documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and constant moving, standing, and reaching.
Ability to stand for at least two consecutive hours and lift at least 30 pounds; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders are required, and reaching above eye level may be involved.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of visual merchandising concepts, creative presentation, and three-dimensional display techniques.
Ability to build collaborative partnerships, coach colleagues, and guide teams in maintaining high visual standards.
Analytical and strategic decision-making skills, including evaluating business reports and addressing business deficiencies.
Customer-focused approach to visual placement and engaging new and repeat customers.
Passion for retail, awareness of industry trends, and commitment to improving the in-store experience.
Ability to adapt visual strategies to changing fashion trends and market preferences.
Experience recruiting colleagues with creative talent and relevant visual execution and style expertise.
Strong coordination and communication skills, including guiding store teams on merchandising standards, policies, and procedures.
Accuracy and attention to detail in promotional presentations, merchandise placement, trend statements, and event setups.
Shortage awareness and familiarity with loss prevention policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Re-establish training standards, experiences, and tools to enhance institutional skill levels.
Increase the frequency of style and outfit refreshes, and test the frequency and detail of visual merchandise displays.
Partner with the Style Merchandise Manager to coordinate workload planning, new receipt placement, visual styling, and sales setups.
Evaluate and improve the customer shopping experience by strategically placing visuals and creating in-store displays that support sales and profitability.
Arrange displays with attention to detail and present merchandise in an enticing, organized manner.
Analyze business reports, act on strengths and deficiencies, and partner with the Executive team to ensure strong execution.
Ensure accurate promotional presentations, merchandise placement, seasonal fashion trend statements, and sales and event setups.
Coordinate selling-floor fixture and merchandise moves with other Store Leaders.
Promote shortage awareness and implement relevant policies and procedures.
Guide store management and support teams on merchandising standards, fixture use, and techniques.
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Recruit generalists with relevant experience, creative talent, and visual execution and style expertise to support the store's visual workload.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
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 and financial advice
Tuition reimbursement