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Houston, TX, United States

Full time Schedule

$113,610 - $189,420 Annually*

* based on job, location, and schedule

Job Description

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.

Job Overview

The Division Director, Merchandise Execution ensures elevated standards and capabilities for consistent merchandise execution across their division. They drive improvements to the merchandise planning and execution processes for their division. As the subject matter expert of execution standards and merchandise strategies, the Division Director drives sales and customer experience with a focus on elevating execution through training, guiding, and collaborating with in-store leaders.

What You Will Do

• Guide merchandise flow in-store to eliminate confusion, considering store architecture limitations and product assortment allocation.
• Align asset/capacity availability with assortment/inventory build by location.
• Provide regular engagement/feedback from stores on VMDs/Execution guide needs.
• Train and coach Merchandising Teams on merchandise execution.
• Observe and assess merchandise execution processes.
• Lead and participate in event execution.
• Coach stores on strategy to execute and achieve pre-sell goals.
• Prepare for, participate in, and follow up on Deep Dive store visits.
• Support Store leaders in being accountable for key business metrics.
• Understand our competition and communicate findings.
• Leverage vendors to educate Store Teams and Sales Colleagues.
• Support the onboarding of new store executives.
• Communicate clear, concise priorities, strategies, and direction to division stores.
• Establish a consistent communication cadence with Regional Merchandise and Visual Senior Directors.
• Develop collaborative relationships with vendors.
• Possess very strong project, process, and organizational skills.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect.

Skills You Will Need

• Merchandising Expertise: A deep understanding of merchandise planning and execution processes.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills to guide, train, and coach Merchandising Teams.
• Sales Focus: Drive sales through strategic planning and execution.
• Strategic Thinking: Identify division and store opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication skills.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to observe, assess, and analyze merchandise execution processes.
• Vendor Management: Develop collaborative relationships with vendors.
• Project Management: Very strong project, process, and organizational skills.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work within store architecture limitations.
• Retail Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the retail industry.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to define problems and collect data.
• This position requires heavy lifting and physical activity.

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. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift or enhancing our online shopping experience, we offer unique opportunities to be part of memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Customer Service and Other

Industries

Retail