Regional Merchandise Manager - Chicago

Support Center - Irving

Major Activities

• Execute company-wide merchandising strategies across assigned region, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives.
• Drive sales and customer satisfaction by delivering consistent, high-quality in-store merchandising and promotional execution.
• Identify and act on regional merchandising opportunities that enhance revenue, margin, and customer engagement.
• Partner with field leadership and cross-functional partners to adapt merchandising initiatives to local market needs.
• Provide feedback and insights from the field to influence future merchandising programs, promotional strategies, and product placement.
• Ensure effective implementation of new merchandising programs, tools, and technologies within the region.
• Monitor competitor activity and local retail trends, sharing insights with leadership to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Support store openings, remodels, and reflows within the region, ensuring all merchandising elements are executed on time and to standard.
• Coach, train, and develop store teams on merchandising best practices, product knowledge, and customer engagement to improve execution and overall store performance.
• Track and analyze regional sales performance, merchandising compliance, and customer insights to identify areas for improvement.

Leadership, Development, and Cross-Functional Partnership s

partners to ensure alignment and consistent execution across the region.

partners to deliver a seamless customer experience.

partners, ensuring feedback and insights from the field are shared effectively.

resolve issues by providing guidance and resources.

and promotional decisions.

drive flawless execution in stores.

clear and development opportunities are provided.

and retains strong team members.

alignment between regional execution and company goals.

first approach.

share learnings.

and competitive activity, sharing insights to strengthen strategy and execution.

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Type Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Preferred Education

Minimum Type of Experience Required

Other

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all c ustomers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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