Macy's is hiring: Manager, Visual Merchandising in Valley Cottage

Overview

Be part of an amazing story. Macy's is more than just a store. We are a story of innovations and traditions, inspiring stores and irresistible products, celebrated moments, and a varied history with our customers and colleagues.

Job Overview

The Manager, Style Merchandise Execution ensures that every Macy's store customer enjoys an exceptional shopping experience. They lead a team to ensure merchandise is presented attractively and oversee 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, and cultivate a supportive, inclusive team through coaching, training, and positive management.

What You Will Do

• Apply fashion and merchandise execution experience 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 communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives, standards for each business category, and brand partner requirements to ensure the store floor is 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 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 with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills You Will Need

• Fashion and Merchandise Execution: Apply experience and knowledge to drive sales and profits through effective merchandising
• Visual Merchandising: Lead the communication, execution, and training of visual merchandising directives to ensure a customer-ready store environment
• Strategic Thinking: Strategize on pricing, signage, visual presentation, events, and overall merchandising
• Trend Awareness: Support fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives to drive customer engagement
• Documentation and Communication: Document work with photos and communicate clear strategies to the team
• Leadership and Team Development: Manage, coach, develop, and motivate a diverse team to achieve goals
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory flow, placement, and organization
• Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sense of Urgency: Prioritize and act with urgency in a retail environment
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with customers and colleagues to achieve store goals
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office, computers, and handheld devices

Who You Are

• Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply
• 3-5 years of management experience in retail
• Requires heavy lifting, constant movement, standing, and reaching with arms and hands; standing for extended periods; lifting at least 30 lbs; may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders; may involve reaching above eye level; requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is rewarding and fun. We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits, comprehensive health and wellness coverage, and a 401(k) match. Paid time off and eight paid holidays, ongoing learning and leadership development, and opportunities to engage with Colleague Resource Groups and volunteer programs are available.

Benefits examples include:

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

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's. Whether you are helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations, enhancing our online experience, buying in-style merchandise, or contributing to the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy's offers unique opportunities to be part of memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story—apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.