Merchandise Manager: Lead Visuals, Strategy & Team

Bloomingdale's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale's in Chicago is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead the store's presentation, drive profitability, and coach merchandising and selling teams to deliver the Bloomingdale's experience. The MM will align with fashion trends, corporate directives, and local strategies to grow volume.

The role requires strong leadership, brand-focused customer experience, and collaboration with selling and support teams to maintain orderly stock areas and effective merchandising execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 3-5 years related experience in retail leadership or merchandising.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to customers and partners.
• Ability to plan and execute merchandising strategies and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversees store presentation, merchandise implementation, floor moves and planning.
• Uses comp business reports to understand trends and drive planning.
• Manages profitability through signage, promotions, and loss prevention adherence.
• Provides ongoing training and coaching to merchandising and selling teams.
• Empowers teams to execute merchandise strategies and standards presentations.
• Supports all operational functions in the store location.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Merchandising

Strategic planning

Retail operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Bloomingdale's in Chicago is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead the store's presentation, drive profitability, and coach merchandising and selling teams to deliver the Bloomingdale's experience. The MM will align with fashion trends, corporate directives, and local strategies to grow volume.

The role requires strong leadership, brand-focused customer experience, and collaboration with selling and support teams to maintain orderly stock areas and effective merchandising execution.