Merchandising Management Jobs in Connecticut

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 Retail Merchandiser

  • Colebrook, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Colebrook, CT
  • 7 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...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 7 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;...

Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Windsor, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 1 hour 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)

  • Ashford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ashford, CT
  • 1 hour 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 (Get Paid Next Day!)

  • Waterford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Waterford, CT
  • 1 hour ago

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

Retail Merchandiser

  • Broad Brook, CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Broad Brook, CT
  • 17 hours ago

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

Retail Merchandiser

  • Bethel, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bethel, CT
  • 22 hours 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....

Travel Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 1 day ago

activity, ability to lift and carry up to 4 0 pounds Qualifications: Ability to stand a minimum shift of 10 hours Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating and placing products on shelf Planogram...

The pay range is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

The pay range is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

SAS in Whole Foods Market - Part Time Retail Merchandiser

  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day 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...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY

  • Jewett City, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Jewett City, CT
  • 1 day ago

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY General Information Company: ACO-US Location: JEWETT CITY, Connecticut, 06351 Ref #: 85518 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Part-time...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 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 Store Merchandiser

  • Manchester, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 2 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...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Vernon, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon, CT
  • 3 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising 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...

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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...
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...
Retail Merchandising
Retail Merchandising is part of a crucial engine of retail, that works in the background to bring the products to the store. Merchandising is the retail function responsible for planning,...

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Salary for Merchandising Management Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
High School or GED
21.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
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 Connecticut
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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