Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Colleagues for the 2019 Holiday Season
October 03 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Work Where You Love to Shop: National Hiring
Event on October 24
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced plans to hire
approximately 80,000 seasonal colleagues for positions at its
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers and distribution and
fulfillment centers for the 2019 holiday season. Macy’s, Inc. is
offering full-time, part-time and flexible positions in
anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
The company also announced its national hiring event on
Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., in local time
zones. Events will be held at all stores, call centers and
distribution and fulfillment centers. In addition to hiring events
and on-site interviews, Macy’s, Inc. offers quick and convenient
phone interviews for online applicants. The phone interview process
provides applicants the option to interview from wherever it’s
convenient, and applicants often receive an offer the same day they
apply.
“Our colleagues play an important role in providing the iconic
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s holiday experiences. During the holiday
season, we rely on our seasonal colleagues to provide our customers
with an excellent shopping experience – whether that’s in stores,
online or on the phone,” said John Harper, Macy’s chief stores
officer. “We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice in all
markets where we do business. Our colleagues receive a competitive
hourly rate, which is paid weekly, and the opportunity to earn our
Path to Growth Incentive, a quarterly bonus offered to all
colleagues who qualify. Seasonal colleagues also receive a 20%
merchandise discount and access to flexible scheduling with the
ability to swap and pick up available shifts.”
Macy’s, Inc.’s 2019 seasonal hiring plan includes the
following:
- Approximately 30,000 of the 80,000 seasonal positions will be
based in fulfillment facilities. This is an increase of 6,500
positions compared to 2018. These positions are located in in
Goodyear, AZ; Cheshire, CT; Tulsa, OK; Portland, TN; Martinsburg,
WV; Sacramento, CA; Houston, TX; Secaucus, NJ; and Joppa, MD.
- Approximately 1,000 colleagues will be hired to assist
customers via telephone, email and online chat at customer service
centers in Mason, OH; Clearwater, FL; and Tempe, AZ.
- 1,000 people will be hired across the country to support the
93rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Santalands and other
iconic holiday events.
A seasonal position with Macy’s doesn’t end after the
holidays:
- Nearly one third of Macy’s store leadership colleagues started
their careers at Macy’s during the holiday season.
- In 2018, more than 8,000 seasonal colleagues joined the company
permanently after the holiday season.
- The average length of service among Macy’s professional and
hourly colleagues is 10 years and 5 years, respectively.
How to Apply
Macy’s, Inc. employs enthusiastic colleagues from students to
retirees who have a passion for providing excellent customer
service. Candidates can apply and discover opportunities 24/7
nationwide by visiting macysJOBS.com or bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
Prior to the national hiring event on October 24th, candidates are
encouraged to submit applications online to receive a response via
email.
About the Path to Growth Incentive
At Macy’s, Inc. every job matters, and the Path to Growth
Incentive Plan recognizes that every colleague has a role to play
in driving our success. All colleagues are eligible, including
full-time, part-time and seasonal. The Path to Growth Incentive is
tied directly to measurable goals that align to the colleague’s
work area. Colleagues receive a quarterly Path to Growth Incentive
if their goals are achieved. The Path to Growth Incentive Plan
excludes some colleagues covered by a collective bargaining
agreement, colleagues not paid by Macy’s, Inc., Bluemercury
colleagues and executives on the annual incentive plan.
About Macy's, Inc.
Macy’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier retailers, with
fiscal 2018 sales of $24.971 billion and approximately 130,000
employees. The company operates approximately 680 department stores
under the nameplates Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, and approximately
190 specialty stores that include Bloomingdale’s The Outlet,
Bluemercury, and Macy’s Backstage. Macy’s, Inc. operates stores in
43 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 headquarters in
Cincinnati, Ohio, and New York, New York.
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