Manager, Merchandise Execution

Be part of an amazing story. Macy’s is more than a store; it is a story that has captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years, illustrating innovation and tradition, inspiring stores, and unforgettable moments such as the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks and the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution ensures that every Macy's store customer enjoys an exceptional shopping experience. The manager leads a team to present merchandise attractively, oversees merchandising activities—including product movement, price changes, signage, visual execution, event set‑up, and reverse logistics—and brings creativity, visual flair, and trend knowledge to create inspiring fashion displays. The role also fosters a supportive, inclusive work environment through coaching, training, and positive management.

• Apply fashion and merchandise execution experience to drive sales and profits
• Implement optimal merchandise execution standards by interpreting seasonal and monthly guides and tailoring them to store architecture and product assortment
• Lead the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives and brand partner requirements to keep the floor customer‑ready
• 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 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 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Fashion and Merchandise Execution:
  Ability to apply experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits through effective merchandising
• Visual Merchandising:
  Proficiency in leading the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives to ensure a customer‑ready store environment
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and overall merchandising to enhance sales and customer experience
• Trend Awareness:
  Knowledge and support for fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives to drive customer engagement
• Documentation and Communication:
  Capability to document work effectively with photos and communicate clear strategies and expectations to the team
• Leadership and Team Development:
  Proficiency in managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a diverse team to achieve performance goals
• Inventory Management:
  Skill in managing inventory flow, placement, and organization to optimize store operations
• Effective Communication:
  Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Sense of Urgency:
  Understanding of prioritization and urgency in a retail environment
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with customers and colleagues to achieve store goals
• Technical Proficiency:
  Competence with Microsoft Suite, computers, and handheld devices

• High School diploma or equivalent (candidates encouraged to apply)
• 3–5 years of management experience in retail
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, continuous standing, reaching, and moving arms and hands: standing at least two hours, lifting 30 lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching above eye level
• Visual acuity, color…