Is Macy's a good company to work for as a Management Development Program - Department Manager ?

Management Development Program - Department Manager professionals working at Macy's have rated their employer with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 44 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Macy's employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Management Development Program - Department Manager Jobs at Macy's now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Management Development Program - Department Manager interview questions at Macy's .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Macy's?

Sales Associate (5750) , Retail Sales Associate (1409) , Sales Manager (621) , Beauty Advisor (611) , Seasonal Sales Associate (493) , Sales Associate/Cashier (321) , Cosmetics Counter Manager (291) , Manager (280) , Cashier (275) , Sales (261) , Customer Service Representative (260) , Merchandiser (229) , Fulfillment Associate (176) , Visual Merchandiser (173) , Macys Sales Associate (156)

What are the pros of working at Macy's according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with who are both technically knowledgeable and eager to help one another." ((in 1806 reviews)); "At my location I have some great coworkers that make it fun to come to work." ((in 1186 reviews)); "Flexible hours and I liked the department I worked in and the associates I worked with." ((in 1082 reviews)); "benefits are good (have to be in a certain position to be eligible tho.)" ((in 831 reviews)); "flexible scheduling (get to choose which department and shifts to work) which was done through an online employee portal" ((in 799 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Macy's according to real employee reviews?

"the pay is low for the amount of work and the store is very messy." ((in 2581 reviews)); "management is poor and lazy" ((in 2030 reviews)); "A few of the managers are rude and not as knowledgable as they should be." ((in 1307 reviews)); "No hours Performing other jobs No training Manager doesn’t answer Pay rate not honored from website" ((in 557 reviews)); "low salary no room for growth some employees there for over 30 years with the good positions" ((in 334 reviews))

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Macy's Management Development Program - Department Manager reviews

3.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(44 total reviews)

Tony Spring

100% approve of CEO

2% positive business outlook

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Management Development Program Department Manager employees have rated Macy's with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 44 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Management Development Program Department Manager professionals have a good working experience there. Macy's is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Management Development Program Department Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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44 reviews

5.0

Mar 19, 2026

It was okay for the time being

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Having a supportive team and the benefits.

Cons

There would be long hours

Macy's Response

3mo

We appreciate you sharing your feedback about your time as a Department Manager!

5.0

Jun 7, 2025

Decent

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady employment with job security

Cons

Very limited advancement opportunities then

Macy's Response

We value your honest and thoughtful feedback about your experience as a Department Manager. Thanks for sharing!

3.0

May 6, 2025

Retail is hard work!

Department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people were great to work with.

Cons

The salaries could be higher.

Macy's Response

Thank you for your honest review as a Department Manager. We appreciate it.

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