Manager, Merchandising

Merchandise ManagerBloomingdale'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.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 FunctionsOversees store presentation, merchandise implementation, floor moves and planningUnderstands comp business trend Plan/LY by using Branch comp and focus business reportsUtilizes promotional calendar to set priorities and meet signing deadlines for store eventsResponsibly manages elements of profitability: shortage and adherence to audit standardsProvides on-going training and developmental coaching to merchandising and selling teamsEmpowers merchandising and selling teams to ensure execution of all merchandise strategies, standards presentations and promotional eventsSupports all operational functions in the store locationQualifications and CompetenciesBachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university3-5 years related experienceEffectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and all levels of internal and external business partnersAbility to effectively plan and execute strategiesAbility to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve prioritiesAbility to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidaysEssential Physical RequirementsRequires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching, color vision and climbing laddersFrequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactionsFrequently lift/move up to 25lbsThis 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.