Seasonal Retail Merchandising Associate - GIII Brands Dresses, Cross County - Full Time

Macy's•Yonkers, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and executes strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. The role involves suggesting vendor products, maintaining high merchandising standards, creating a memorable customer shopping experience, and providing feedback on effective and slow-selling areas. The associate works with store teams and vendors to support sales, product presentation, and brand-specific merchandising standards. This is a seasonal role at Macy’s Cross County, supporting GIII Brands Dresses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of previous retail experience.
Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to understand customer needs and communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
Comfort communicating virtually, by phone, and in person.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, work with a sense of urgency, and stay organized.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments.
Ability to handle electronic devices.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors, and to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; stand for at least two consecutive hours; and perform frequent lifting, moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ladder climbing.
Color vision and ability to use computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and process register transactions.

Responsibilities

Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration.
Merchandise new vendor deliveries according to brand-specific execution guides and standards.
Regularly communicate customer needs and shopping patterns to store leadership and vendors.
Work with store teams to implement best practices for sales and execution.
Ensure the sales floor is properly signed for sales and markdowns.
Follow store audit policies and procedures.
Foster an accepting and respectful environment that strengthens relationships and supports authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Identify what is working or not working in merchandising and provide feedback on how to address slow-selling areas.

Benefits

Competitive pay
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 and financial advice