Retail- Part Time Merchandising Manager

Michaels•Clifton Park, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising 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 effective workload planning and inventory management. The manager assists store leadership, provides Manager-on-Duty coverage, and leads and develops team members across assigned departments. This position is based at the Albany-Clifton Park, New York store. Work includes nights, weekends, and early mornings, as well as frequent customer interactions in a fast-paced retail environment. The role requires standing and moving throughout the store, regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching, lifting or moving merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 25–50 pounds, climbing ladders or step stools, and performing repetitive tasks such as scanning, stocking, and operating POS equipment.

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.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in leading adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and company programs, including applicable legal requirements.
Execute company policies and standards and hold team members accountable for store conditions and results.
Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
Lead truck execution, including unloading, sorting, and moving merchandise efficiently to the sales floor.
Plan workloads and prioritize daily tasks in partnership with store leadership, aligning staffing and execution with business needs.
Execute and maintain SISO routines to support in-stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and sales readiness.
Oversee planogram execution and ensure merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule.
Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards, including product placement and presentation.
Maintain a clean, organized, customer-ready store, including backroom organization and sales floor recovery.
Manage inventory control to support product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.
Execute promotional ad sets, signage, and product placement in a compliant, customer-focused manner.
Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity on the sales floor and in systems.
Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and ensure orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.
Process returns to vendor and ASN receiving, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and appropriate inventory adjustments.
Manage store damage procedures, including proper handling and reporting to help reduce shrink.
Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing skill-building in assigned departments.
Partner in maintaining Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.