Macy's is hiring : Manager, Visual Merchandising (TEMP) in Vernon Hills

Overview

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

The Manager, Visual Merchandising enhances the customer experience through creative merchandise presentations, seasonal fashion trend statements, and three-dimensional visual displays. They will refresh styles and outfits presentations frequently to engage repeat and new customers. Collaborating with Style Merchandise Managers, they establish a symbiotic partnership focusing on workload planning, new receipt placement, and visual styling to create a cohesive customer experience. The Manager, Visual Merchandising inspires customers by strategically placing visual elements, recruits' colleagues with creative and style talent expertise, analyzes business reports for strategic decision-making, ensures promotional accuracy, and coordinates merchandise moves with other store leaders. Additionally, the Visual Manager will implement policies and procedures, and guide store management on merchandising standards and techniques.

What You Will Do

• Re-establish training standards, experiences, and tools to enhance institutional skill levels.
• Increase the frequency of style / outfit refreshes to excite repeat and attract new customers. Test the frequency and detail of VMDs.
• Foster a symbiotic partnership between the Style Merchandise Manager and Visual Manager, coordinating workload planning, new receipt placement, visual styling, and setting sales to optimize the customer experience.
• Evaluate and enhance the customer's shopping experience by strategically placing visuals in relevant areas. Create captivating in-store displays that boost sales and increase store profitability.
• Pays meticulous attention to detail in arranging displays and ensuring merchandise is presented in an enticing and organized manner.
• Analyze reports to review business results, taking appropriate action to capitalize on strengths and address deficiencies. Partner with the Executive team to ensure a high level of execution.
• Ensure the accuracy of promotional presentations, merchandise placement, seasonal fashion trend statements, and sales and event setups.
• Coordinate selling floor fixture and merchandise moves with other Store Leaders.
• Establish a high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness, ensuring the implementation of all policies and procedures.
• Guide store management and support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization, and techniques.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills You Will Need

Who You Are

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.

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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. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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