Merchandising Management Jobs in Massachusetts

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

  • Lowell, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 22 hours 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...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Lowell, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 5 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;...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • North Falmouth, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • North Falmouth, MA
  • 5 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...

Traveling Store Merchandiser

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 9 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...

Retail Reset Merchandiser (Hiring Immediately)

  • Sandwich, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sandwich, MA
  • 16 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

  • Waltham, MA
  • moments ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • moments ago

This position will support a route of UNFI customers (Market Basket) and offers: Full-Time hours. Full Benefits. Hourly rate of $21 - $22, paid weekly. Mileage reimbursement plan accrued home to...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Attleboro, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Attleboro, MA
  • 9 hours 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...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Norwood, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Norwood, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Are you an energetic self-starter? Are you interested in making your own schedule? Neptune Retail Solutions has immediate availability for a Part-time Retail Merchandiser who will specialize in...

Retail Reset Merchandiser - Hiring Immediately!. Job in Hyannis Gr8Jobs

  • Barnstable, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Barnstable, MA
  • 1 day 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

  • Acton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 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...

Merchandise Manager

  • Hudson, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hudson, MA
  • 1 day 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...

Retail Merchandiser - Part Time

  • North Dartmouth, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Dartmouth, MA
  • 1 day ago

Transform and elevate the retail experience, one display at a time! ActionLink is seeking a Part-Time Retail Electronics Merchandiser to join our team for North Dartmouth, MA and the surrounding...

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Create Your Own Schedule)

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day 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!)

  • Lawrence, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Worcester, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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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 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 Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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