Merchandise Manager

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr