Merchandise Manager

Michaels Stores

Minnetonka (MN)

On-site

USD 19,286 - 27,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Michaels Stores is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution in MSP-MINNETONKA, MN. You will manage truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, pricing accuracy, and in-store promotional execution to ensure a customer-ready store.

The role requires strong workload planning, inventory discipline, and leadership of a team to maintain high standards and a drive for shrink reduction. Evening and weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

3+ years retail leadership experience.
Ability to lift 25-50 pounds with or without accommodation.
Ability to stand for long periods and move throughout the store.
Ability to work nights, weekends and early mornings.

Responsibilities

Lead and model adherence to SOPs and Company programs.
Ensure execution of policies and standards and hold team accountable.
Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage and maintain floor leadership.
Lead truck processing, merchandising flow, and replenishment accuracy.
Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
Oversee Planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Store operations

Merchandising

Inventory management

Team training

Job description

Store - MSP-MINNETONKA, MN

The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotional execution, and a customer‑ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

Major Activities

Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
Ensure execution of Company policies and standards, holding team accountable for store conditions and results.
Provide Manager‑on‑Duty (MOD) coverage, maintaining floor leadership, service standards, and operational continuity.
Lead truck execution processes, ensuring timely unloading, accurate sorting, and efficient flow of merchandise to the sales floor.
Own workload planning and daily task prioritization, partnering with store leadership to align staffing and execution to business needs.
Execute and maintain SISO (Store‑In‑Stock Optimization) routines to drive in‑stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and sales readiness.
Oversee Planogram (POG) execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule.
Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards, including initial product placement and presentation to company expectations.
Support a clean, organized, and customer‑ready store environment, including backroom organization and sales floor recovery.
Manage key aspects of inventory control, ensuring product accuracy, integrity, and efficient stock movement.
Execute ad sets, ensuring promotional signage and product placement are compliant and customer focused.
Complete price changes accurately and on time, maintaining pricing integrity across the sales floor and systems.
Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently and accurately.
Process RTVs (Return to Vendor) and ASN receiving, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and proper inventory adjustments.
Manage store damages procedures, ensuring proper handling, reporting, and shrink reduction.
Train, coach, and develop team members through structured TM onboarding and ongoing skill‑building across assigned departments.
Partner in maintaining strong Asset Protection practices, reducing shrink through awareness, compliance, and safe operations.

Other Duties As Assigned

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Type of Experience Required

3+ years retail leadership experience.

Work Environment

Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
Ability to move throughout the store.
Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures, up to 25‑50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to stock and retrieve products.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including scanning items, stocking shelves, and operating POS equipment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with frequent customer interactions.
Work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Total Base Pay Range For This Position

$14.00 - $19.60 per hour

Overtime Compensation

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.

Benefits Summary

401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Telemedicine services
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Voluntary insurance options
Employee discounts and partner discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Accommodation Statement

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1‑800‑642‑4235 (1800‑MICHAEL).

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