Merchandise Handler

Bring Your Amazing Self to Work

At Macy‘s, Inc. we‘re on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

Job Overview

Multi-store Vendor Merchandisers are exceptional colleagues who drive sales and the execution of strategic merchandising initiatives within the stores assigned to them. They manage their designated vendor‘s/vendors‘ business(es) by identifying what is working, what is not working, and how to address slow-selling areas. By suggesting vendor products and maintaining high merchandising standards, they create a memorable shopping experience for customers.

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• 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

What You Will Do

• Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends and style inspiration
• Merchandise new deliveries from vendor(s)
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills You Will Need

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 with customers 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

Who You Are

• Focused on upholding Macy‘s dedication to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion and respect that our company aspires to achieve, every day in every store and office, with every customer and associate.
• 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.
• Strong time management skills and able to delegate when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You can handle electronic devices with no problem.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year previous retail experience.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods (at least two consecutive hours) of standing/walking around the store or department.
• Frequent use of computers and handheld electronic equipment.
• Reaching, including above eye level, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
• This position requires 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, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Travel between assigned stores - 80% of time.

About Macy‘s

Now is an exciting time for a Macy‘s career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy‘s customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy‘s colleagues and customers.

Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy‘s team - Apply Today

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