115 - Merchandise Manager

Forman Mills, Inc.; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional retail company seeks a Merch Manager to oversee merchandising operations and store management responsibilities. This role includes ensuring compliance with company policies, managing team performance, and enhancing store volume and customer experience. Ideal candidates demonstrate flexibility and strong communication skills.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Employee assistance program

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous employee discount

Health and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• Experience in merchandising operations and retail management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all merchandising operations within assigned departments.
• Acts as Manager on Duty in absence of Store Manager.
• Accountable for improving store volume and profits.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Job description

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking talented individuals to drive our continued growth. If you have a passion for excellence, a focus on delivering value to customers, and a drive to succeed, Forman Mills can be your springboard to an exciting career.

The Merch Manager, reporting to the Store Manager, is responsible for all Merchandising Operations within assigned departments. This includes department layouts, signing standards, product features, raceway and promo aisle setup, markdowns, freight flow to the sales floor, loss prevention, shrink control, and maintenance of their departments. The Merch Manager also acts as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager and Co-Manager, overseeing store operations.

Additional duties may involve HR functions such as hiring, staffing, paperwork, and front-end operations. The Merch Manager ensures company policies and procedures are understood and followed. They are accountable for improving store volume, profits, shrink, employee retention, and merchandising standards by meeting or exceeding budgets and guidelines.

The role requires flexibility to work at different locations within the city, with potential overnight accommodations for new store openings, store cleanups, and inventory needs, as directed by the District Manager. Effective communication of policies, procedures, and training materials to staff and customers is essential.

The physical demands include lifting up to 40 lbs., occasionally up to 70 lbs., and frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Transfers to other stores within the market may occur, requiring flexibility. The position involves working varied hours, including 2-3 nights per week, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs.

Benefits for eligible associates include:

• On-the-job training
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Potential for advancement
• Generous employee discount
• Health and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation
• Holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities