Merchandising Management Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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Retail Merchandiser

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • moments ago

Reset and stock sections of the store in accordance with the planogram. Upload store visit photos to a mobile application. Qualifications: 18 years of age or older....

Merchandise Coordinator, Marketplace

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago

About the Team You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trend. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing....

Retail Merchandiser Team Lead

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising 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...

Merchandise Coordinator

  • Pinole, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pinole, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

TJ Maxx At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Assistant Manager: Merchandising

  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies that align with company standards Execute planograms to optimize product placement and maximize sales with...

Digital Merchandise Coordinator

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

A leading beauty retailer seeks a Digital Merchandise Product Coordinator to support the digital merchandising team and partner brands. We create seamless, client-first experiences across web,...

Merchandise Manager

  • Vallejo, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Get Paid Next Day!)

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Create Your Own Schedule)

  • El Cerrito, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising 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...

Retail Merchandiser - Overnight

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising 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...

Overnight Retail Merchandiser

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 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 - Join Fast

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

un Retail Merchandiser - Join Fast compensation: Earn $19 per hour What You'll Be Doing Moving and resetting store fixtures Following planograms to execute product resets Cleaning and prepping work...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Nationwide

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising 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...

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Salary for Merchandising Management Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in San Francisco, CA 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 in San Francisco, CA
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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