Merchandising Management Jobs

A Merchandising Manager plays a crucial role in the retail industry, as they are responsible for selecting, ordering, and presenting merchandise that will appeal to the store's target market. They analyze sales data to identify trends, forecast demand, and ascertain the best product mix to maximize sales and profit. They also work closely with vendors and suppliers to negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery timescales. Effective merchandising management requires strategic planning, efficient inventory control, and effective space utilization to create an attractive shopping environment that encourages customers to buy.

Key skills for a Merchandising Manager include strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent negotiation and communication skills, a keen sense of style and trend, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. They should also be proficient in using merchandising software and tools. A certification in Retail Management or a related field would be advantageous, as would knowledge of visual merchandising. Before becoming a Merchandising Manager, a person might have roles such as a Merchandise Planner, Assistant Merchandiser, or Buyer in the retail sector, gaining valuable experience in inventory control, supplier management, and sales trend analysis.

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Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • College Park, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • College Park, MD
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Bryantown, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Bryantown, MD
  • 4 days ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Oakfield, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakfield, NY
  • 13 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Travel Store Merchandiser - Overnight

  • Sayler Park, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Sayler Park, OH
  • 11 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight

  • Harveysburg, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Harveysburg, OH
  • 11 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Union City, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Union City, OH
  • 19 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

Retail Merchandiser Team Lead

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 30+ days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

Retail Merchandiser Team Lead

  • Morrisville, VT
  • 25 days ago
  • Morrisville, VT
  • 25 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Spring Branch, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Spring Branch, TX
  • 8 days ago

Job Posting: CR OSSMARK is seeking a fun, energetic part-time Merchandiser who enjoys staying active in a fast-paced environment. You would be responsible for engaging and captivating consumers by...

Retail/Reset Merchandiser Coborns

  • Houghton, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Houghton, MI
  • 7 days ago

Experience with planograms is strongly preferred. #INDDTEAM #DEDICATED...

Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Sleepy Eye, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Sleepy Eye, MN
  • 13 days ago

New item cut ins and resets. Building rapport with store management and staff. Qualifications: Retail merchandising and sales experience preferred. Must be available Monday-Thursday....

Retail Reset Merchandiser (Hiring Immediately)

  • Catonsville, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Catonsville, MD
  • 5 days ago

Are you detail-orientated with a love for Tetris or puzzles? Interested in working in retail, but with weekends off? We handle product movement in grocery! We display it, we move it, we track it;...

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Create Your Own Schedule)

  • Beaver, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Beaver, UT
  • 6 days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Stamford, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, NY
  • 30+ days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Retail Merchandiser

  • Stamford, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, NY
  • 30+ days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Merchandising Management Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Careers in Fashion: Retail Marketing, Merchandising, and Management
On this three-week course from Bloomsbury Academic, youll examine the retail level of the fashion industry in three function areas: marketing, management, and merchandising. Explore fashion retail...
Retail Management & Merchandising: Short Diploma
Competent retail managers do more than run stores; they also manage teams and inventory and analyze sales patterns. Are you passionate about becoming one?Here you go with our exclusive Retail...
Retail Management: Merchandising, Sales and Customer Communications
This training course will begin by introducing the concepts behind retail management and how to gain enough experience to effectively run your own store. The course will continue by describing how...

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Salary for Merchandising Management Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.9%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.4%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Merchandising Managements
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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