About The Position

The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, plays a crucial role in driving sales and executing strategic merchandising initiatives within Macy's stores. This position focuses on maintaining high merchandising standards, suggesting vendor products, and creating a memorable shopping experience for customers. The role requires flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that include providing feedback on sales performance and addressing slow-selling areas.

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

  • Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Familiarity with electronic devices and retail technology.

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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

General Merchandise Retailers

Education Level

High school or GED

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