Private Brands Coordinator

Job Overview

The Private Brand Coordinator drives sales, profit, and an elevated customer experience by leading and developing strategies on specialized selling and elevated merchandise execution.

They support the Division and Store Leadership teams by clearly communicating priorities, identifying opportunities, and sharing best practices.

The Private Brand Coordinator leads the elevation of service through training and empowering all colleagues to become experts in Macy’s Private Brands.

This role serves as a liaison between the store and central merchant teams, providing product insight on assortment, pricing, and fit.

The Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Regional Merchandise Execution.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Senior Directors of Regional Merchandise Execution, DVPs, and Store partners to support the growth of Private Brands in stores.
• Establish strong partnerships with Stylists, Managers of Sales & Customer Service, and Ambassadors to drive all selling metrics, including SalesFloor, MyClient, and the Top Seller Program.
• Lead and participate in event execution, encompassing corporate, promotional, brand launches, and virtual events. Work with Store and Division partners to plan and execute both in-store and virtual events.
• Take initiative and collaborate with the Specialized Selling Team to create selling, product, and execution training resources.
• Schedule and attend regular meetings with the central buying team to consistently communicate feedback on product assortment, fit, operations, and pricing strategies based on business priorities.
• Accompany central partners during their store visits to provide customer and business insights.
• Support stores by partnering with Store Managers and People Leaders to determine the schedule and frequency of Coordinator store visits based on business needs.
• Communicate concise execution priorities, strategies, and direction to Division and Store teams based on national execution guidelines and standards.

Communication should be written, in person, and virtual as needed and tailored to the appropriate audience.

• Host and support multi-brand training seminars and workshops focused on product knowledge, selling effectiveness, and merchandise execution.
• Influence merchandise space and location by sharing business results and feedback with People Leaders and Store partners.
• Conduct consistent business analysis using Power BI to maximize success and identify opportunities by location and Division.
• Observe and evaluate competitive opportunities; communicate findings to the central and regional teams.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Sales and Merchandising Strategy : Proficient in driving sales, profit, and an elevated customer experience through leading and developing strategies in specialized selling and elevated merchandise execution.

Communication : Strong communication skills to collaborate with Senior Directors of Regional Merchandise Execution, DVPs, and Store partners.

Ability to clearly communicate priorities, identify opportunities, and share best practices with Division and Store Leadership teams.

Partnership Building : Establish strong partnerships with Stylists, Managers of Sales & Customer Service, and Ambassadors to drive all selling metrics, including SalesFloor, MyClient, and the Top Seller Program.

Event Execution : Lead and participate in event execution, covering corporate, promotional, brand launches, and virtual events.

Plan and execute both in-store and virtual events with Store and Division partners.

Training and Empowerment : Ability to lead the elevation of service through training and empowering colleagues to become experts in Macy’s Private Brands.

Business Analysis : Conduct consistent business analysis using Power BI to maximize success and identify opportunities by location and Division.

Observe and evaluate competitive opportunities and communicate findings to the central and regional teams.

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 1-2 years of management experience with demonstrated merchandising skills.
• This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs.

stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including night and weekend hours, based upon store / company business needs and scheduled events.

Flexible with scheduling based on marketing calendar and events. Travel is required, up to 50% for Private Brand Coordinators or 4 to 5 days a week, prioritizing home stores.

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal / financial advice)
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back / volunteer opportunities
• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results
30+ days ago