Seasonal Retail Merchandising Associate - Dresses Multi Vendor, Pentagon City - Full Time

Macy's Jobs • Arlington, VA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and execution of strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. By suggesting vendor products and maintaining high merchandising standards, you will create a memorable shopping experience for customers. You will also identify and give feedback on what is working, what isn’t, and how to address slow-selling areas. We're looking for flexible team players who thrive in our fast-paced environment, can switch between multiple tasks, and can work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.

Requirements

• Product Knowledge: Good understanding of customer needs and able to communicate product knowledge, trends, and style inspiration to store leadership and vendor(s)
• Communication: Comfortable communicating virtually, via phone, and in person
• Adaptability: Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities with a sense of urgency while staying organized
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and across departments
• Collaboration: Partnership with the total team to drive sales and deliver the customer experience
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
• Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information
• 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
• You can handle electronic devices with no problem
• Must be able to (1) understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors, and (2) read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year previous retail experience
• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
• Reaching, including above eye level, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions

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
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Benefits

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees