Seasonal Merchandise Handler - Dresses Multi Vendor, Manhasset - Full Time

Are you ready to bring your amazing self to work?

At Macy's, Inc., we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. We respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

 

Job Summary

The Merchandising Associate, also known as a Vendor Paid Merchandiser, drives sales and execution of strategic merchandising initiatives within the store. By suggesting vendor products and maintaining high merchandising standards, you will create a memorable shopping experience for customers. You will also identify and give feedback on what is working, what isn’t, and how to address slow-selling areas.

 

We're looking for flexible team players who thrive in our fast-paced environment, can switch between multiple tasks, and can work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

 

What we can offer you

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• Paid Time Off 
• Fully-Funded education benefits - may include 100% of tuition, books, and fees
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities

 

What you will do

• Drive sales by sharing product knowledge, trends and style inspiration 
• Merchandise new deliveries from vendor(s) and 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

 

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 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

• Focused on upholding Macy’s dedication to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion and respect that our company aspires to achieve, every day in every store and office, with every customer and associate
• 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
• You can handle electronic devices with no problem
• Must be able to (1) understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors, and (2) read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year previous retai