Merchandising Management Jobs in Minnesota

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 Team Lead

  • Savage, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Savage, MN
  • 4 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...

Winmark Corporation

Retail Field Operations Manager

Leverage your Retail Management experience in a new way! Winmark Corporation is a nationally recognized franchisor of Once Upon A Child®, Plato’s Closet®, Play It Again Sports®, Music Go Round®...

Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Sleepy Eye, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Sleepy Eye, MN
  • 24 days ago

New item cut ins and resets. Building rapport with store management and staff. Qualifications: Retail merchandising and sales experience preferred. Must be available Monday-Thursday....

Seeking Retail Merchandisers at Service Foods- URGENT NEED

  • Perham, MN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Perham, MN
  • 9 hours ago

New item cut-ins and resets. Building rapport with store management and staff. Qualifications: Retail merchandising and sales experience preferred. Strong computer skills are required....

Retail Merchandiser

  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MN
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting CROSSMARK is seeking an energetic, creative individual to execute a variety of merchandise and product services at major retailers near you. Enjoy a part-time, flexible schedule while...

Travel Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Grand Meadow, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Meadow, MN
  • 1 day ago

pounds Qualifications: 6 months merchandising, fixture building experience Ability to stand for a minimum of 8-10 hours per shift Comfortable working nights Proficiency in reading and implementing planograms...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 2 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...

Merchandise Manager

  • Blaine, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Blaine, MN
  • 2 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...

Retail Field Merchandisers and Reset Merchandisers- Stillwater, MN

  • Stillwater, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Stillwater, MN
  • 2 days ago

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

Retail Merchandiser - Maple Grove, MN

  • Maple Grove, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • 3 days ago

STRATEGIC RETAIL SOLUTIONS MERCHANDISING & RESETS SRS is Urgently hiring Retail Merchandising Representatives. A successful Retail Merchandising Representative takes the time to build...

Retail Merchandiser - St Cloud, MN

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 3 days ago

STRATEGIC RETAIL SOLUTIONS MERCHANDISING & RESETS SRS is Urgently hiring Retail Merchandising Representatives. A successful Retail Merchandising Representative takes the time to build...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 days ago

As a Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY at Acosta, youll ensure Acostas client brands stand out at Walmart stores by driving product availability. Your efforts executing retail...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY

  • Cloquet, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Cloquet, MN
  • 3 days ago

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY General Information Company: ACO-US Location: CLOQUET, Minnesota, 55720 Ref #: 96104 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Part-time...

Full-Time Store Merchandising Supervisor

  • Chaska, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Chaska, MN
  • 4 days ago

About the Role As Merchandising Supervisor you will be the expert in merchandising and leading associates to deliver excellent customer service through sales floor merchandising, pricing and...

Retail Merchandiser - Freelance

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

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

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Merchandising Management Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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 Minnesota

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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