Merchandising Manager

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit heritage and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywherefrom the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. Well meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us

About the role

As a Merchandising Manager you are a key team member who brings our brand to life for customers and creates meaningful experiences. You will bring your attention to detail to the sales floor each day to keep our stores looking beautiful and operating partnership with the Store Manager youll manage a team of associates to deliver on the brands performance goals. Youll enhance the customer experience with our brand standards as your guide.

The impact you can have

In this role youll have the opportunity to :

Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.

Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.

Make merchandise and product placement updates on the sales floor in line with brand standards.

Process freight shipments and oversee inventory management.

Use reporting to make effective merchandising and styling decisions.

Coach associates on brand behaviors to assist inspire and style the customer.

Communicate daily priorities and assign responsibilities to associates.

Develop a strong operational dynamic within the team by maximizing brand behaviors.

Analyze reporting to develop goals for individual and team performance.

Balance selling responsibilities and overall store operational activities.

Youll bring to the role

1 year retail management experience (preferred)

Brings a hospitality mindset when connecting with customers and associates

Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to organize delegate and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions and uses sound judgment to solve problems

Knowledgeable about visual standards and techniques with an ability to implement within brand guidelines

Benefits

Medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Opportunities for monthly bonuses

Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands

Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands

Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type role and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications relevant experience and skills.

Location :

Store 0579-Champions Village-ANN-Houston TX 77069

Position Type : Regular / Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidates qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race color national origin religion age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Companys business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

IT Hardware,Ado,Agriculture,Market Research,Art And Craft

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1