Brand Management & New Business Development Assistant

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Annual merit review

Leadership development

Volunteer opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Macy's is seeking an Assistant, Brand Management & New Business Development to support brand strategy, portfolio management, and cross‑functional initiatives across Macy's Private Brands. You will coordinate meetings, track projects, and prepare leadership materials.

The role collaborates with Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Product Development, Sourcing, and Stores. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn about brands, retail, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Communications, Retail, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in retail, project coordination, administrative support, marketing, merchandising, or related fields.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Curious about brands, retail, fashion, partnerships, and customer experience.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating within a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a positive attitude toward learning and professional growth.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand Management & New Business Development team across Brand Innovation, Collaborations, New Business Development, Packaging, Direct Imports, Backstage Sourcing and Special Projects initiatives.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, notes, action items, and follow-up communications across team projects.
• Manage project trackers, timelines, calendars, and organizational tools to ensure teams remain aligned on key milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct competitive shopping and brand audits across Macy’s Private Brands and key competitors to gather insights on assortment, pricing, presentation, customer experience, and marketplace trends.
• Maintain and organize team resources including presentations, reports, meeting recaps, training materials, and shared documents.
• Assist in the creation and formatting of presentations, project updates, and meeting materials for leadership reviews.
• Compile and organize research related to customer trends, competitors, partnerships, collaborations, and marketplace activity.
• Support brand education initiatives through coordination of training materials, event logistics, and internal communications.
• Maintain brand books, toolkits, templates, and supporting resources to ensure materials remain current and accessible.
• Coordinate sample requests, approvals, vendor communications, meeting scheduling, and project documentation as needed.
• Track project action items and communicate updates, risks, and next steps to project stakeholders.
• Support collaboration and special project execution through administrative coordination and production support.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, expense management, and project-related administrative tasks.
• Help prepare reports, dashboards, trackers, and routine business updates for the team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners throughout the organization.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships and supports authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills

Organization

Project coordination

Communication

Presentation development

Administrative excellence

Collaboration

Problem solving

Technical proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

SharePoint

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, inspiring stores and irresistible products, the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Assistant, Brand Management & New Business Development supports the execution of brand strategy, portfolio management, collaboration, and special project initiatives across Macy's Private Brands. This role serves as a key organizational partner to the Brand Management & New Business Development team, helping manage project coordination, team communications, meeting logistics, reporting, and administrative processes that support the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

The Assistant works closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Product Development, Sourcing, Stores, and external partners to ensure projects remain organized, timelines are maintained, and materials are prepared accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about brands, retail, and collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Support the Brand Management & New Business Development team across Brand Innovation, Collaborations, New Business Development, Packaging, Direct Imports, Backstage Sourcing and Special Projects initiatives.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, notes, action items, and follow-up communications across team projects.
• Manage project trackers, timelines, calendars, and organizational tools to ensure teams remain aligned on key milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct competitive shopping and brand audits across Macy’s Private Brands and key competitors to gather insights on assortment, pricing, presentation, customer experience, and marketplace trends.
• Maintain and organize Brand Management & New Business Development team resources including presentations, reports, meeting recaps, training materials, and shared team documents.
• Assist in the creation and formatting of presentations, project updates, and meeting materials for leadership reviews.
• Compile and organize research related to customer trends, competitors, partnerships, collaborations, and marketplace activity.
• Support brand education initiatives through coordination of training materials, event logistics, and internal communications.
• Maintain brand books, toolkits, templates, and supporting resources to ensure materials remain current and accessible.
• Coordinate sample requests, approvals, vendor communications, meeting scheduling, and project documentation as needed.
• Track project action items and communicate updates, risks, and next steps to project stakeholders.
• Support collaboration and special project execution through administrative coordination and production support.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, expense management, and project-related administrative tasks.
• Help prepare reports, dashboards, trackers, and routine business updates for the team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners throughout the organization.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships and supports authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills You Will Need

Organization and Attention to Detail: Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, calendars, and priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Project Coordination: Ability to support cross-functional initiatives through proactive follow-up, meeting management, timeline tracking, and project organization.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, professional correspondence and meeting materials.

Presentation Development: Proficiency in PowerPoint and visual presentation preparation with attention to formatting, organization, and consistency.

Administrative Excellence: Ability to manage logistics, documentation, scheduling, and reporting processes in a highly organized manner.

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teams across multiple functions and levels.

Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and help coordinate solutions.

Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.

Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple concurrent assignments.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Communications, Retail, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in retail, project coordination, administrative support, marketing, merchandising, or related fields.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Curious about brands, retail, fashion, partnerships, and customer experience.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating within a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a positive attitude toward learning and professional growth.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

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 to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise, or helping build brands customers love, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.