Merchandise Manager - Merchandise Manager

As one of America's fastest-growing regional retail companies, Forman Mills is constantly seeking the best and brightest talents to drive the continued growth of the company. If you have a passion for excellence, an unwavering focus on delivering value for the customer, and a drive to be the best, Forman Mills can be your springboard to incredible career growth.

Merchandise Manager

Position Summary :

The Merch Manager reporting to the Store Manager is directly responsible for all Merchandising Operations within an assigned group of Departments in the store to Include but not limited to : Department Layouts / adjacencies to guidelines noted in the Daily Memo, Signing Standards, Product Features, Raceway and promo aisle setup, Markdowns, Freight Flow to the Salesfloor, Loss Prevention and Shrink Control, Maintenance / Detail Recovery of their assigned departments and Acts as the Manager on Duty overseeing the store in the absence of the Store Manager and Co-Manager. Additional duties may include HR Functions (Hiring, Staffing, Paperwork HR and Front End). The Merch Manager is also responsible for ensuring all company policies and procedures are understood and executed. Accountable for improving store volume, profits, shrink, employee retention / turnover and store merchandising / presentation standards by meeting and exceeding all established budgets and company guidelines.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding budgeted sales daily and driving all company KPIs (Knows and Understands the Business within their areas and the store)
• Organizes and directs all daily activities within their assigned departments to include all Department Merchandising and Ad Sets, Merchandise Flow from the Stockroom, Operations Initiatives, Loss Prevention and Personnel Functions in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Training and Development of the Department Leads and Team Members within the assigned departments.
• Opens and Closes the Store per company direction when assigned.
• Assists the admin in employee selection and staffing within their assigned areas.
• Evaluates, counsels and disciplines personnel based on performance in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Ensures flawless execution of all Company Initiatives to include :

Ad Sets

Position Requirements :

Minimum Requirements :

POS Software and Equipment

Here's a few of the benefits we offer our eligible associates :

On-the-job Training

Employee Assistance Program

401 (K) Plan with employer match

Potential for Advancement

Generous Employee Discount

Competitive Starting Salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Direct Community Involvement Opportunities