Job Description

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. So 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 Overview

The Director, In Store, leads a team of People Leaders and drives strategy to achieve sales with a focus on the Macy’s customer. All activities related to presenting a clean, neat, and organized shopping environment for customers fall under their leadership and direction. They lead initiatives and efforts to increase customer loyalty while delivering on Macy’s standards for customer service. Through training, coaching, and development, the Director ensures that a team of People Leaders and Colleagues grows and excels. They perform other duties as assigned and report to the Store Manager, serving as a developmental step to that role.

What You Will Do

Lead a team of People Leaders, including Sales and Customer Service Managers, Omnichannel Operations Managers, and Merchandise Execution Managers.
Coach, train, teach, and develop skills and strategies to drive customer experience, selling, and operational processes.
Analyze the store’s business to strategize and deliver results; implement action plans to address deficient business areas and highlight growth opportunities.
Drive and exceed sales goals by leading Macy’s initiatives through coaching, feedback, and recognition, while optimizing productivity and efficiency.
Develop strategies and plan/execute workload for pricing, signing, visual execution, merchandise execution, and event execution.
Drive profit results by planning and executing workload for product movement logistics, fulfillment, and back-of-house activities.
Lead the customer service culture in the store. Ensure Colleagues engage with customers and provide a friendly and easy-to-shop environment.
Review Sales, Customer Experience, and Star Rewards results to strategize actions for continuous improvement.
Drive Customer Experience KPIs, such as Omni Customer Experience scores and Omni demand metrics.
Review and utilize data to recognize People Leaders and Colleagues; develop and communicate strategies to improve results.
Work with Sales and Customer Service Managers to build client relationships between Macy’s Stylists and customers through MyClient and other customer acquisition initiatives.
Strategize, plan, and execute events and community outreach. Ensure proper execution through Sales and Customer Experience Managers.
Develop People Leader and Hourly Colleague talent. Address performance issues promptly.
Conduct ongoing Talent Analysis of Colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players to retain top talent and reduce turnover.
Actively participate in the recruitment process and fill open Executive positions, prioritizing internal movement, Commission, and High-Level Selling areas.
Interview, hire, train, direct, manage, coach, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and discipline direct and indirect reports; establish strategies for work; provide insight and decision support; direct and manage the team to meet or exceed performance and behavioral expectations; address complaints and resolve problems with colleagues.
Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and lead selling initiatives throughout the store as needed.
Establish a high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness; ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Skills You Will Need

Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team of People Leaders and ensure effective customer experience and operational processes.

Strategic Thinking: Analytical abilities to assess business performance, identify deficiencies, and implement strategic action plans.

Customer Service Excellence: Expertise in leading a customer-focused culture, ensuring high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction.

Data Utilization and KPI Management: Skill in analyzing data to improve performance metrics and drive customer experience KPIs.

Talent Development and Recruitment: Capability to develop and retain top talent, address performance issues, and actively participate in recruitment processes.

Operational Excellence: Ensure effective sales floor coverage and maintain high standards of operational efficiency and policy compliance.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and collaborate effectively.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in basic math functions and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and RF equipment.

Organizational and Time Management: Highly organized with strong prioritization, time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Who You Are

Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 7+ years of retail management experience developing leaders in a department or specialty store.
This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.

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
8 paid holidays
Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
Tuition reimbursement program
Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results

About Macy’s

Now is an exciting time for a Macy’s career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy’s customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy’s colleagues and customers.

Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy’s team – Apply Today!

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