Manager, Merchandise Execution

Job Overview

The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution ensures that every Macy’s store customer enjoys an exceptional shopping experience. They lead a team in ensuring merchandise is presented attractively. Responsible for overseeing all merchandising activities, including product movement, price changes, signage, visual execution, event set-up, and reverse logistics, they bring creativity, visual flair, and trend knowledge to create inspiring fashion displays. They also cultivate a supportive work environment for an inclusive team, using coaching, training, and positive management to motivate and inspire.

• Apply your fashion and merchandise execution experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits.
• Implement optimal merchandise execution standards by interpreting seasonal and monthly execution guides and tailoring them to store architecture and product assortment.
• Lead the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives, merchandising standards for each business category, and brand partner requirements to ensure the store floor is customer‑ready at all times.
• Create stunning store displays using various resources.
• Strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and merchandising.
• Provide strategic support for Own Your Style fixtures, fashion trends, and setups.
• Lead DEI initiatives through mannequin and trend presentations that inspire customers to discover their personal style.
• Document your work with photos to create visual resources that educate and inspire others.
• Train the Manager of Sales & Customer Service on merchandising execution standards and techniques.
• Interview, hire, train, manage, coach, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and discipline direct and indirect reports; establish work strategy; provide insight and decision support; direct and manage the team to meet or exceed performance and behavioral expectations; address and resolve concerns.
• Coach team members in effective merchandising techniques.
• Manage inventory, including receipt flow, placement, and stockroom organization.
• Work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Fashion and Merchandise Execution
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Ability to apply experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits through effective merchandising.

Visual Merchandising
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Proficiency in leading the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives to ensure a customer‑ready store environment.

Strategic Thinking
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Ability to strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and overall merchandising to enhance sales and customer experience.

Trend Awareness
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Knowledge and support for fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives to drive customer engagement.

Documentation and Communication
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Capability to document work effectively with photos and communicate clear strategies and expectations to the team.

Leadership and Team Development
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Proficiency in managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a diverse team to achieve performance goals.

Inventory Management
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Skill in managing inventory flow, placement, and organization to optimize store operations.

Effective Communication
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Strong skills in communication, writing, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.

Sense of Urgency
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Understanding of prioritization and urgency in a retail environment.

Team Collaboration
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Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with customers and colleagues to achieve store goals.

Technical Proficiency
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Competence in using Microsoft suite, computers, and handheld devices for daily operations and communication.

• Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
  • 3-5 years of management experience in retail.
• This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
  • Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs., stooping, kneeling,…