Full-time Merchandise Manager

Michaels•Ithaca, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. The role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotional execution, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management. The Merchandise Manager assists the Store Manager in leading store operations and company programs, provides Manager-on-Duty coverage, and leads workload planning and execution. The role oversees merchandise flow, inventory routines, planograms, visual merchandising, promotions, pricing, fulfillment, receiving, returns, and damages. It also supports a clean and organized store, Asset Protection practices, and the training and development of team members. The position requires standing and moving throughout the store, frequent bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching, and the ability to climb ladders or step stools. Work takes place in a fast-paced retail environment with frequent customer interactions. Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings. The base pay range is $17.00–$22.70; the position may be eligible for overtime compensation under applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

At least 3 years of retail leadership experience.
Ability to remain standing for long periods and move throughout the store.
Ability to bend, lift, carry, reach, and stretch regularly.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent customer interactions.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings.
U.S. applicants must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in leading adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and company programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
Ensure execution of company policies and standards, holding the team accountable for store conditions and results.
Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
Lead truck execution, including timely unloading, accurate sorting, and efficient movement of merchandise to the sales floor.
Plan workloads and prioritize daily tasks with store leadership, aligning staffing and execution with business needs.
Execute and maintain Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to support in-stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and sales readiness.
Oversee Planogram execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule.
Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards, including product placement and presentation.
Support a clean, organized, customer-ready store, including backroom organization and sales floor recovery.
Manage inventory control, product accuracy, inventory integrity, and efficient stock movement.
Execute ad sets, ensuring promotional signage and product placement are compliant and customer focused.
Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity across the sales floor and systems.
Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.
Process Return to Vendor items and Advance Shipping Notice receiving, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and proper inventory adjustments.
Manage store damages procedures, including proper handling and reporting, and support shrink reduction.
Train, coach, and develop team members through structured onboarding and ongoing skill-building across assigned departments.
Partner in maintaining Asset Protection practices through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.