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

  • Sausalito, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sausalito, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 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...

Retail Merchandiser Team Lead - Overnight

  • Mill Valley, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 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...

Merchandise Coordinator, Sweet Food, Williams Sonoma

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

Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 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...

Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Albany, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Location This position is located at 750 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, California, 94710 United States Role Summary The Visual Merchandising Manager directs the merchandising, product flow, and display...

Merchandise Coordinator, Bakeware, Williams Sonoma

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days 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....

Merchandise Coordinator, Cookware - Williams Sonoma

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days 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....

Manager, Merchandise Execution

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

Be part of an amazing story Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout...

Anthropologie Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Location This position is located at 750 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, California, 94710 United States Role Summary The Visual Merchandising Manager directs the merchandising, product flow, and display...

Seasonal Event Merchandise Supervisor- Super Bowl 60

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

LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and...

Retail Merchandiser - Overnight

  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 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...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 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...

Continuity Merchandisers SF North Olmstead OH

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

MERCHANDISERS NEEDED IN YOUR AREA for Strategic Retail Solutions **When you apply, if you meet our requirements, you will first hear from a recruiter via email which could land into your spam/junk...

Site Merchandise Coordinator, Gap Specialty

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago

effectively with retail stores about the changes made as a result of the reset activity You will be expected to make decisions and present workable solutions as issues arise during the reset activity Draft planograms...

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Merchandising Management Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Careers in Fashion: Retail Marketing, Merchandising, and Management
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Visual Merchandising and Retail Management Diploma
Description: Visual Merchandising is an essential marketing strategy for your business where you present visual effects such as well decorated mannequins or dummies to attract the customers. The...
Short Diploma in Retail Management & Merchandising
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 Short...

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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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