Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Associates in 2017, Expand National Hiring Event on September 28-29
September 18 2017 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced plans to hire
approximately 80,000 seasonal associates for positions at its
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution
centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2017
Christmas and holiday season.
The company also announced its national holiday hiring event,
expanding to two days this year: Thursday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – 8
p.m., and Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., in local time zones.
Job candidates can visit all Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s
Backstage stores, as well as the company’s call centers and
distribution and fulfillment centers. Each location’s hiring event
offers a warm welcome to candidates and a comfortable hiring
experience.
To discover open positions and opportunities for on-site
interviews, candidates should apply in advance at macysJOBS.com or bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
Positions in all facilities and stores nationwide are searchable on
the easy-to-navigate hiring sites. Candidates who submit
applications online will receive a response via e-mail.
“Macy's greatest strength is our talent, and our associates, who
directly engage with our customers, play a major role in our
success. During the holiday season, Macy’s and
Bloomingdale’s shoppers appreciate our higher staffing levels
wherever they connect with us – in stores, online and mobile, or by
phone, and our associates love the income-earning opportunity,”
said Jeff Gennette, Macy’s, Inc. chief executive officer. “We
first offer current associates the opportunity to work extra hours
over the holidays, and then add to our workforce with seasonal
hires. We also employ students, retirees and individuals from many
walks of life who wish to supplement their income and benefit from
receiving a merchandise discount. We are proud to offer them this
opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced and collegial
environment.”
Macy’s, Inc.’s 2017 seasonal hiring plan includes
the following:
- About 18,000 of the 80,000 total
seasonal positions will be based in direct-to-consumer fulfillment
facilities that support sales generated by the company’s
omnichannel business strategy. This is an increase of 3,000
positions compared to 2016. These positions are located in
megacenters in Goodyear, AZ; Cheshire, CT; Tulsa,
OK; Portland, TN; and Martinsburg, WV, as well as in
product-specific fulfillment centers in Sacramento,
CA; Stone Mountain, GA; Secaucus, NJ; and Joppa,
MD.
- Approximately 1,000 associates will be
hired to interact with customers via telephone, email and online
chat at customer service centers in Mason,
OH; Clearwater, FL; and Tempe, AZ.
- More than 1,000 people will be hired
across the country to support the 91st annual
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Santalands and other
iconic holiday events.
Seasonal associates at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s serve customers
on the selling floor, work in store operations positions, interact
with customers via call centers, and staff the distribution and
fulfillment centers that coordinate shipments to stores and
directly to customers who buy online or via mobile. Macy’s, Inc. is
one of the largest online retailers in America. Most seasonal
positions are part-time, often with flexibility to fit the
availability of the individuals hired.
“The overall number of seasonal associates is in line with our
streamlined store base. By increasing the number of associates in
our direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities, we’re ensuring our
customers get the service and seamless omnichannel experience they
want during this important time of year,” concluded Gennette.
About Macy’s, Inc.
Macy’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier retailers. With
fiscal 2016 sales of $25.778 billion and approximately
140,000 employees, the company operates more than 700 department
stores under the nameplates Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, and
approximately 150 specialty stores that include Bloomingdale’s The
Outlet, Bluemercury and Macy’s Backstage. Macy’s, Inc. operates
stores in 45 states, the District of
Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, as well as
macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com. Bloomingdale’s
stores in Dubai and Kuwait are operated
by Al Tayer Group LLC under license agreements. Macy’s,
Inc. has corporate offices in Cincinnati, Ohio,
and New York, New York.
(NOTE: Additional information on Macy’s, Inc., including past
news releases, is available at www.macysinc.com/pressroom)
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