Visual Merchandising & Store Operations Lead

Michaels; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels team in Cedar Knolls, NJ seeks a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution in a fast-paced retail setting. You will oversee truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, pricing accuracy, and visual standards to deliver a customer-ready store.

You will coordinate workload planning, lead a team, and ensure in-stock levels and promotional execution align with company standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years retail leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading adherence to SOPs and company programs.
• Ensure execution of policies and standards, maintaining store conditions and results.
• Provide Manager-on-Duty coverage, maintaining floor leadership and service standards.
• Lead truck execution processes for timely unloading and merchandise flow to sales floor.
• Own workload planning and daily task prioritization with store leadership.
• Maintain Store-In-Stock Optimization routines to drive in-stock levels and replenishment accuracy.
• Oversee Planogram execution to ensure sets are completed on schedule.
• Establish and maintain visual merchandising standards and product presentation.
• Support a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment including backroom and sales floor.
• Manage inventory control, ensuring product accuracy and efficient stock movement.
• Execute ad sets with compliant signage and product placement.
• Complete price changes accurately and on time; maintain pricing integrity.
• Oversee Ship from Store fulfillment and returns/receiving processes.
• Manage shrink reduction through asset protection practices.
• Train, coach and develop team members through onboarding and ongoing skills building.

Skills

Leadership

Store operations

Inventory management

Planogram execution

Visual merchandising

Coaching

Job description

The Michaels team in Cedar Knolls, NJ seeks a Merchandise Manager to drive merchandising and operational execution in a fast-paced retail setting. You will oversee truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, pricing accuracy, and visual standards to deliver a customer-ready store.

You will coordinate workload planning, lead a team, and ensure in-stock levels and promotional execution align with company standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for success.