Freelance Macy Herald Square Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About

Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. There’s a reason we’ve been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macy’s is also known for giving back to our communities.

The magic of Macy’s ultimately comes alive in our stores, and our store colleagues are the ones making it happen. They provide outstanding customer service, create a memorable shopping experience, and drive sales results. A store position at Macy’s (seasonal, part-time, or full-time) is the perfect way to explore the world of retail. Some of Macy’s top executives started their careers as part-time retail sales associates. Our store positions are ideal for forming relationships, building teams, and developing leadership skills to grow your career at Macy’s. Macy’s stores are ideal for building capability in creating partnerships, building teams, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Macy’s is the “Academy” for retail careers.

The Store colleague position (whether it’s a seasonal job, part-time retail job, or a full-time career) is the perfect way to launch a career in the world of retail. Many of Macy’s top executives started their careers in part-time retail sales roles, or as recent college graduates into our development programs in the various functions at Macy’s.

Job Overview

As a Visitor Center Professional at Macy’s you are the most critical link in ensuring that our visiting National and International customer’s experience in our store is nothing less than Magical. 

Essential Functions

• Provide concierge-style service at all times including in-store directions, product information, guest services information and sales; accountable for performing register transactions and participating in the daily opening and closing sales process
• Learn and maintain current knowledge of store’s services, layout, products, marketing programs and media plans
• Commitment to building customer relationships
• Assist with driving sales, marketing shopping packages and group tours
• Accountable for visitor center tracking, reporting, ordering and distribution of materials (including 10% savings coupons in store)
• Manage convention group business, including solicitation, follow-up and shipment of collateral
• Assist with in-store and external Tourism related events as needed
• Dependable attendance and punctuality 

Qualifications and Competencies

• No Education or Experience Required
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers
• Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities 
• Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
• Prior experience in sales, administrative, or travel/hospitality preferred
• Knowledge of a second language helpful
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Present a professional image consistent with Macy's brand values

Physical Requirements

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision and climbing ladders
• Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment. 

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.