Retail Vendor Merchandiser

Be part of an Amazing Story

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

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

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 to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities. 

Some additional benefits we offer include:

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

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

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

• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

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

• 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 You Will Perform

• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.

• Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders

• Reaching, including above eye level

• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment

• Travel between assigned stores - 80% of time

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most 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 and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.

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Salary Range Minimum: 16.00

Salary Range Maximum: 23.18