What are some big wins that you and your team have accomplished together?
“As a team from bottom to top, associate to store manager, we achieved a 93 on our store shortage audit! Through determination and hard work, the Wellington store went from an opportunity store to one of the top scores in the Southeast.”
Raymond Vega
Sales Manager, Macy’s Wellington
West Palm Beach, FL
How do you see your career progressing at Macy’s / Bloomingdale’s?
“I see my career at Macy’s as a marathon, not a sprint with a long future ahead of me. I see myself progressing through each role that I have that will lead me on a path of growth and success.”
Amanda Masliah
Senior Assistant Buyer, Men’s Basics
New York, NY
How have you coached your team / associates to be successful? What were the results in sales? What were the results in behavior? (STORES)
“Coaching is the most rewarding part of my job. I enjoy connecting with my associates and tailoring my coaching to their individual personalities. My department has really begun a notable change to our selling culture creating some great sales results (Up 35% to plan!)”
Colin Riedel
Sales Manager, Boston Downtown
Boston, MA
What advice do you have for future Macy's / Bloomingdale’s executives?
“Be open to new experiences and ask a lot of questions! The best way to learn new things is to shadow your peers and gain insight from their own experiences. To this day, I still enjoy shadowing my fellow managers and asking them questions on how to deal with everyday things!”
Jessica Rodriquez
Sales Manager, Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
Do you have any My Macy’s success stories that you were a part of?
“The macys.com branch of the My Macy’s initiative, I would say, is the “search and send” effort on both the parts of the store associates and the merchant team here at macys.com. The area in which I work, Men’s Shoes, has a large percentage of its sales come from omnichannel—meaning we are basically providing merchandise for customers in stores who previously would not have had the same access. This way, customers win, and in turn, Macy’s wins as well. I admire the fact that Macy’s is always trying to innovate new ways to reach and satisfy the customer. I believe this makes the atmosphere at Macy’s one of growth, creativity, and opportunity.”
Winne Chan
Assistant Buyer, Macys.com
New York, NY
What is a typical day like for you?
“There is no typical day as is the case in many retail environments, but I am consistently analyzing my business through reports and using relationships with District Merchants and District Planners to make improvements or sustain growth, consistently analyzing my associates' selling behaviors, coaching to improve them, and recognizing success, and meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers.”
Bernard Worthy
Sales Manager, Crabtree Valley Mall
Raleigh, North Carolina