Retail Merchandising Lead: In-Stock & Visual Excellence

Michaels; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Michaels in Lake Grove, NY is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. The role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotions, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

The position requires 3+ years of retail leadership experience, as well as the ability to lead store operations, support Store Manager, and coach a team

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.
• Experience leading and coaching store teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage adherence to SOPs and company programs.
• Ensure execution of policies, store conditions and results.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage and floor leadership.
• Oversee truck execution, inventory routines and planogram sets.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
• Execute Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to drive in-stock levels.
• Oversee planogram execution and visual merchandising standards.
• Support a clean, organized store environment and backroom organization.
• Oversee inventory control, pricing changes, and stock movement.
• Manage Ship from Store fulfillment, RTVs and ASN receiving.
• Lead shrink reduction and asset protection practices.
• Train and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing coaching.

Skills

Retail leadership

Job description

Michaels in Lake Grove, NY is seeking a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. The role ensures accurate pricing, timely promotions, and a customer-ready store environment through strong workload planning and inventory management.

The position requires 3+ years of retail leadership experience, as well as the ability to lead store operations, support Store Manager, and coach a team