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 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 environment through coaching, training, and positive management.

• Apply your fashion and merchandise execution experience and knowledge 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, 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 and evaluate direct and indirect reports; establish work strategy; provide insight and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent (strongly encouraged). 3–5 years of management experience in retail.
• Experience driving sales and profits through effective merchandising.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising execution and training.
• Strategic thinking on pricing, signage, and visual presentation.
• Trend awareness and support for fashion trends and Own Your Style initiatives.
• Documenting work with photos and communicating strategies clearly.
• Leadership and team development: managing, coaching, and motivating a diverse team.
• Inventory management: flow, placement, and organization.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Sense of urgency and prioritization in a retail environment.
• Team collaboration and enthusiasm for partnership.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Suite, computers, and handheld devices.

• Heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
• Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Reaching above eye level as needed.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Flexible schedule: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match, paid time off, and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development, and build community through Colleague Resource Groups and volunteer opportunities.

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

Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. This position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at