What Is Macy's As A Merchandising Associate

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I have gotten the opportunity to work for Macy’s as a Merchandising Associate. I can say that I have learned a lot about the retail environment since I acquired a position for them. I learned to appreciate it that there is more behind the scenes in a store that everything that is seen as a shopper. As a merchandising associate, we have to meet at the mall at 5am to begin our duties to ensure that everything is done and that all the signing for the sales are done effectively so that the rest of the day would run smoothly for the sales associates. I can say that everyone at Macy’s is very friendly and welcoming. At the store, everyone gets treated like family. We have morning meetings everyday and they always try to incorporate that its not only

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