Merchandising Management Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California

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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Merchandise Coordinator, US/Canada

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

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself and be part of something bigger. Were a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found...

Hybrid

Divisional Merchandising Manager

  • Columbia Sportswear
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 13 days ago

*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Carlsbad CA. In-office expectation is 4 days a week*. ABOUT THE POSITION The Merchandise Manager leads a category unit in creating seasonal product...

Hybrid

Site Merchandising Coordinator

  • Fabletics
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 20 days ago

Job Description Fabletics is currently looking for a Site Merchandising Coordinator. How do you fit in? We are looking for a detail-oriented Site Merchandising Coordinator to support the...

Remote Hybrid

Retail Merchandiser - Gift Cards - Camarillo, CA

  • Blackhawk Network
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 20 days ago

About Blackhawk Network Today, through BHNs single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the worlds largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue,...

Remote

Merchandising Coordinator, Global Women's Bottoms

  • Levi Strauss
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself and be part of something bigger. Were a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found...

Hybrid

Merchandise Coordinator

  • Hot Topic
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 28 days ago

Pop culture. Music. Fashion. If you’re as crazy about them as we are, join our team already! We're looking for an organized and collaborative Merchandise Coordinator. This role will provide...

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Insights

  • Levi Strauss
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found...

Hybrid

Divisional Merchandise Manager

  • Worldmarket
  • Marina, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Marina, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Build assortment plan s through comp shopping, working with vendors, and understanding trends....

Remote

Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising, rhode

  • e.l.f. Beauty
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 90+ days ago

and help streamline cross-functional communication to support efficient project delivery Brief creative requests clearly, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are aligned across teams Support planogram...

Hybrid

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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...
Introduction to Merchandising
Would you like to know what retail merchandising is and how to promote products to consumers? This course will explore this career path and explain the different features that a product offers. We...
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 in California

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
High School or GED
21.5%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
9.6%
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 California
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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