307- Merchandise Manager - Merchandise Manager

Forman Mills, Inc.; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Merch Manager to oversee merchandising operations in Forestville, Maryland. The role includes responsibilities such as managing department layouts and HR functions, ensuring adherence to company policies, and contributing to store profitability. Eligible associates will benefit from extensive training, insurance options, and a 401(k) plan among other perks.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan with employer match

Potential for advancement

Employee discounts

Health, vision, disability, life, AD&D insurance

Paid vacation and holiday pay

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and perform physical tasks.
• Experience in merchandising and retail operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising operations, design layouts and signs.
• Act as Manager on Duty when required.
• Handle HR functions, including hiring and staffing.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Job description

Forestville, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Forman Mills, one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, is seeking talented individuals to join our team. We value excellence, customer focus, and a drive to succeed, offering great career growth opportunities.

The Merch Manager reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for all merchandising operations within assigned departments, including but not limited to: department layouts, signing standards, product features, setup of raceways and promo aisles, markdowns, freight flow, loss prevention, and department maintenance. The Merch Manager acts as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager and Co-Manager. Additional duties may include HR functions such as hiring and staffing. The role requires ensuring company policies are followed and aims to improve store volume, profits, shrink, employee retention, and merchandising standards by meeting budgets and guidelines.

The position may require working at different locations within the city at the discretion of the District Manager, including overnight accommodations for store openings, cleanups, or inventory needs. Effective communication of policies, procedures, and training materials to customers and team members is essential. Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 lbs., occasionally up to 70 lbs., and performing tasks such as walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and repetitive lifting, with or without accommodations.

Transfers to other stores in the market may occur, and flexibility with work hours is necessary, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits for eligible associates include:

• On-the-job training
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Potential for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Health, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities