JCPenney · 1 day ago
Assistant Manager Merchandise
JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families, offering a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry. As the Assistant Manager of Merchandise, you will lead and engage associates, manage merchandise standards, and execute sales building programs to enhance customer experience.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Merchandise Execution – Owns in-stock levels through merchandise replenishment activities. Maintains high merchandise presentations standards, actively leads the team in planning and execution of all merchandise and visual elements in the store
Customer Service and Sales– Models, coaches, and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service. Oversees the Manager on Duty program to ensure that associates are actively engaged, and customers are serviced appropriately
Omnichannel – Supports Omnichannel initiatives to further drive sales and customer service. Owns the training and coaching on all Omnichannel initiatives and processes
Specialty Businesses: Responsible for driving sales growth in Fine jewelry, Window & Mattress business by leading and engaging associates. Owns the planning and execution of special events within specialty businesses
Team Development – Partners with store management team to source and hire store talent for hourly positions. Plays an active role in the training and development of associates; coaches in the moment, addresses performance issues
Performance Standards – Consistently meets established performance standards; including but not limited to shrink and safety initiatives, Omnichannel, scheduling efficiency, associate relations, engagement, customer service, profit, productivity, and attendance
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years retail leadership experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Owns in-stock levels through merchandise replenishment activities
Maintains high merchandise presentations standards
Models, coaches, and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service
Oversees the Manager on Duty program
Supports Omnichannel initiatives to further drive sales and customer service
Owns the training and coaching on all Omnichannel initiatives and processes
Responsible for driving sales growth in Fine jewelry, Window & Mattress business
Owns the planning and execution of special events within specialty businesses
Partners with store management team to source and hire store talent for hourly positions
Plays an active role in the training and development of associates
Coaches in the moment, addresses performance issues
Consistently meets established performance standards
Takes responsibility for excellent customer experiences
Demonstrates a sense of urgency to act decisively and quickly
Collaborates cross-functionally by sharing information and seeking input from diverse perspectives
Benefits
Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
A competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with Company match.
An associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
Eight paid holidays during the calendar year.
Company
JCPenney
JCPenney is a chain of American mid-range department stores.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-01-08Acquired
2020-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-05-26IPO
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