Retail Merchandising & In-Store Ops Lead

Michaels Stores; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Telemedicine

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Michaels Stores in Torrington, CT is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution across truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and pricing accuracy. The role ensures a customer-ready store environment through workload planning and strong inventory management.

The position requires 3+ years of retail leadership, with responsibilities spanning store operations, visual standards, and staff development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Experience managing SOPs and company programs.
• Strong inventory management and planogram execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in enforcing SOPs and company programs.
• Lead truck processing and merchandise flow to sales floor.
• Oversee in-stock levels, replenishment accuracy, and planogram execution.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and product presentation.
• Provide MOD coverage and ensure store operations continuity.
• Train and coach team members across departments.

Skills

Retail leadership

Store operations

Planogram execution

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Staff training

Pricing & promotions

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Michaels Stores in Torrington, CT is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution across truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and pricing accuracy. The role ensures a customer-ready store environment through workload planning and strong inventory management.

The position requires 3+ years of retail leadership, with responsibilities spanning store operations, visual standards, and staff development.