Merchandise Handler, Fashion Valley - Full Time

Macy's • San Diego, CA

400d • $35,048 - $44,616

About The Position

The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, is responsible for driving sales and executing strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. This role involves maintaining high merchandising standards, suggesting vendor products, and creating a memorable shopping experience for customers. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and emphasizes teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year previous retail experience.
• Good understanding of customer needs and able to communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration to store leadership and vendor(s).
• Comfortable communicating virtually, via phone, and in person.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities with a sense of urgency while staying organized.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics.
• Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
• Merchandise new deliveries from vendor(s) and follow brand-specific merchandise execution guides and standards.
• Communicate customer needs and shopping patterns on a regular basis to store leadership and vendor(s).
• Work with store teams to drive best practices for sales and execution.
• Ensure sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns.
• Follow store's audit policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity.
• Performance incentives and annual merit review.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity.
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice).
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development.
• Paid Time Off.
• Fully-Funded education benefits - may include 100% of tuition, books, and fees.
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees