Matthew Lillia

Matthew Lillia is an experienced associate buyer currently at Macy's, specializing in Men’s Lacoste & Barbour since August 2021. In this role, Matthew has executed merchandising vision through item and purchase order creation, vendor management, and order tracking, while analyzing weekly reports to optimize sales strategies. Matthew completed a comprehensive 10-week Merchandising-Buying Executive Development Program at Macy's, gaining insights into various merchandising departments and their sales drivers. Prior experience includes a Sports Marketing Internship at the University of South Florida, where Matthew facilitated in-game marketing activations, and an internship in Credit and Customer Service at Macy's focusing on operational efficiency. Matthew began a career in retail as a Sales Associate at Converse, successfully driving sales and managing transactions. Matthew holds a Master's degree in Marketing and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, both from the University of South Florida.