Merchandising Management Jobs in Maine

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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Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Saint Agatha, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Agatha, ME
  • 3 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 Team Lead

  • Morrill, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Morrill, ME
  • 7 days ago

Hey detail-oriented person! We handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the best opportunities for optimal...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Windham, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Windham, ME
  • 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...

Seeking Retail Merchandisers at Circle K- URGENT NEED

  • West Farmington, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • West Farmington, ME
  • 1 day ago

Retail Reset Merchandiser Jobble Inc. Quick Facts $16/hr Jobble Inc. (Circle K) 507 Wilton Rd Farmington, ME 04938 Monday (3/31) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm JOB SUMMARY Our Project Supervisor will provide...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Waterville, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 1 day ago

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

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • South Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 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...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Winterport, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Winterport, ME
  • 2 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...

Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • South Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 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...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - FLOATER

  • Brewer, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Brewer, ME
  • 3 days ago

Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - FLOATER General Information Company: ACO-US Location: BREWER, Maine, 04412 Ref #: 72535 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Part-time...

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Get Paid Next Day!)

  • Poland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Poland, ME
  • 4 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

  • Van Buren, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Van Buren, ME
  • 5 days ago

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

Merchandise Manager

  • Bangor, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 5 days ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty...

Part Time Grocery Merchandisers - Travel

  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago

at Advantage Sales & Marketing in Sanford, Maine, United States Job Description You must have your own reliable transportation You must be willing to travel to MA, VT, NH, ME, and upper state NY...

Retail Merchandiser Needed- Lewiston, ID

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 7 days ago

Planograms: 1 year- You must understand how to read and implement planograms....

SAS in Walmart - Retail Merchandiser

  • Sanford, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Sanford, ME
  • 7 days ago

Why us? SAS Retail Services is part of the largest retail services company in the US, working with major consumer brands in Walmart stores in your area. We display it, we move it, and we track it!...

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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 Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Maine 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 Maine
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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