Assistant Manager Merchandise
$43K - $62K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
$43K - $62K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
$43K - $62K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Glendale, AZ · On-site
$43K - $62K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Glendale, AZ · On-site
$43K - $62K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Sunrise, FL · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Sunrise, FL · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Columbia, MD · On-site
$47K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Columbia, MD · On-site
$47K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Victor, NY · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Victor, NY · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$81K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$81K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Holyoke, MA · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Columbia, MD · On-site
$47K - $68K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Columbia, MD · On-site
$47K - $68K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Augusta, GA · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Augusta, GA · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Castle Rock, CO · On-site
$47K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Castle Rock, CO · On-site
$47K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Naples, FL · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Naples, FL · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Augusta, GA · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Augusta, GA · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Hoover, AL · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Hoover, AL · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Gurnee, IL · On-site
$47K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Gurnee, IL · On-site
$47K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Greendale, WI · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Greendale, WI · On-site
$43K/yr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and ...
Yuba City, CA · On-site
$18.14/hr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Yuba City, CA · On-site
$18.14/hr
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It ...
Russell Springs, KY · On-site
$51K - $68K/yr
Conduct Individual, Group, and Collateral services to clients of SPARC Recovery. * Ensures timely completion of all required documentation for medical records and billing purposes. * Communicates ...
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Russell Springs, KY · On-site
$51K - $68K/yr
Conduct Individual, Group, and Collateral services to clients of SPARC Recovery. * Ensures timely completion of all required documentation for medical records and billing purposes. * Communicates ...
New York, NY · On-site
$265K - $335K/yr
Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and ... About the role We're looking for a Commercial Counsel, SPARC (Safety, Policy, and Research ...
New York, NY · On-site
$265K - $335K/yr
Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and ... About the role We're looking for a Commercial Counsel, SPARC (Safety, Policy, and Research ...
$54K - $59K/yr
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, prescription, group-paid life, dental, and vision insurance for full-time and part-time staff. * Pay rate increases for every 5 years of Sparc service.
$54K - $59K/yr
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, prescription, group-paid life, dental, and vision insurance for full-time and part-time staff. * Pay rate increases for every 5 years of Sparc service.
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| Aspect | Sparc Group | Retail Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Oversees brand management, marketing, and sales strategies for retail brands | Sources, selects, and purchases products for retail stores |
| Required Skills | Brand management, marketing, sales, negotiation | Product knowledge, negotiation, trend analysis |
| Work Environment | Corporate office, retail settings | Retail stores, corporate offices |
| Industry Usage | Fashion, apparel, retail brands | Fashion, consumer goods retail |
While Sparc Group focuses on brand management and marketing strategies within retail brands, a Retail Buyer concentrates on selecting and purchasing products for stores. Both roles require negotiation skills and industry knowledge but differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas.
A Sparc Group job refers to a position within Sparc Group, a retail and brand operating company that manages well-known fashion and lifestyle brands. Employees at Sparc Group work in various roles, including retail, corporate, merchandising, marketing, and supply chain management. The company focuses on innovation, customer experience, and brand growth, offering career opportunities in a dynamic retail environment.

$43K - $62K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
5.9
Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
56th of 104 rated fashion retailers
As the Assistant Manager of Merchandise, you will contribute to profitable sales growth by leading and engaging associates, managing merchandise standards and execution, supporting operational excellence, and driving sales-building programs that enhance the customer experience.
In this role, you will help lead the store team in delivering strong merchandise presentation, consistent execution, outstanding customer service, and performance results aligned with company standards.
Primary ResponsibilitiesMerchandise ExecutionOwn in-stock levels through effective merchandise replenishment activities.
Maintain high merchandise presentation standards throughout the store.
Actively lead the team in planning and executing merchandise and visual elements.
Ensure company merchandising standards are consistently executed.
Model, coach, and hold the team accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
Oversee the Manager on Duty program to ensure associates are engaged and customers are serviced appropriately.
Support sales-building programs that improve the customer experience and drive profitable sales growth.
Reinforce performance expectations through consistent coaching and follow-up.
Support Omnichannel initiatives to further drive sales and customer service.
Own training and coaching related to Omnichannel processes and execution.
Ensure associates understand and execute Omnichannel standards consistently.
Drive sales growth in Fine Jewelry, Window, and Mattress businesses by leading and engaging associates.
Own the planning and execution of special events within specialty businesses.
Partner with store leadership to identify opportunities and improve specialty business performance.
Partner with the store management team to source and hire talent for hourly positions.
Play an active role in training, coaching, and developing associates.
Provide in-the-moment feedback and address performance issues as needed.
Support associate engagement and development through consistent leadership presence.
Consistently meet established performance standards, including but not limited to:
Shrink and safety initiatives
Omnichannel execution
Scheduling efficiency
Associate relations and engagement
Customer service
Profitability
Productivity
Attendance
Eligibility for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
A competitive benefits package, if eligible, including:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Term life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays*
401(k) with company match
Associate merchandise discount across all Catalyst Brands
All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at Catalyst Brands.
For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. Store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.
*For paid vacation days and eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.
About Catalyst BrandsCatalyst Brands ignites America's most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features the legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. Catalyst Brands also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
For more information, visit www.catalystbrands.com.
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Pay RangeUSD $43,400.00 - USD $62,000.00 /Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIMEGet the full story on Breakroom