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About
Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview
Store Leaders are on the forefront of both the colleague and customer experience. Through their dynamic leadership style, interpersonal skills and business acumen, the Merchandise Manager (MM) inspires their team to bring the Bloomingdale’s mission, to be like no other store in the world, to life. A leader’s success is through the connectivity of their team and a Merchandise Manager is responsible for unlocking each member’s individual motivation and goals. The Merchandise Manager delivers an approachable, energetic, style conscious and fun shopping experience through visual/merchandise presentation. The Merchandise Manager is aware of fashion trends, corporate and local directives and strategies devoted to growing volume. A partner to selling teams and support teams, the Merchandise Manager is responsible for the care, processing and presentation of front and back of house; maintaining orderly, functional and easy to access stock areas that facilitate the selling function.
Essential Functions
Oversees store presentation, merchandise implementation, floor moves and planning
Understands comp business trend Plan/LY by using Branch comp and focus business reports
Utilizes promotional calendar to set priorities and meet signing deadlines for store events
Responsibly manages elements of profitability: shortage and adherence to audit standards
Provides on-going training and developmental coaching to merchandising and selling teams
Empowers merchandising and selling teams to ensure execution of all merchandise strategies, standards presentations and promotional events
Supports all operational functions in the store location
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university
3-5 years related experience
Effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and all levels of internal and external business partners
Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies
Ability to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve priorities
Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Essential Physical Requirements
Requires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching, color vision and climbing ladders
Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs
This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury – is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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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 bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
About
Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview
Store Leaders are on the forefront of both the colleague and customer experience. Through their dynamic leadership style, interpersonal skills and business acumen, the Merchandise Manager (MM) inspires their team to bring the Bloomingdale’s mission, to be like no other store in the world, to life. A leader’s success is through the connectivity of their team and a Merchandise Manager is responsible for unlocking each member’s individual motivation and goals. The Merchandise Manager delivers an approachable, energetic, style conscious and fun shopping experience through visual/merchandise presentation. The Merchandise Manager is aware of fashion trends, corporate and local directives and strategies devoted to growing volume. A partner to selling teams and support teams, the Merchandise Manager is responsible for the care, processing and presentation of front and back of house; maintaining orderly, functional and easy to access stock areas that facilitate the selling function.
Essential Functions
Oversees store presentation, merchandise implementation, floor moves and planning
Understands comp business trend Plan/LY by using Branch comp and focus business reports
Utilizes promotional calendar to set priorities and meet signing deadlines for store events
Responsibly manages elements of profitability: shortage and adherence to audit standards
Provides on-going training and developmental coaching to merchandising and selling teams
Empowers merchandising and selling teams to ensure execution of all merchandise strategies, standards presentations and promotional events
Supports all operational functions in the store location
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university
3-5 years related experience
Effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and all levels of internal and external business partners
Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies
Ability to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve priorities
Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Essential Physical Requirements
Requires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching, color vision and climbing ladders
Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs
This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury – is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
MERCH00
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 bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager, Merchandising - Ready to Wear/********s position is now open for candidates interested in the Retail & Wholesale sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Retail & Wholesale is a plus.