Merchandising Management Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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

  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Union, NJ (21 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 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...

Visual Merchandise Manager

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

About Our CompanyLids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US and abroad. Operating out of...

Merchandise Manager

  • Scarsdale, NY (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 20 hours 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 Reset Merchandiser (Hiring Immediately)

  • Bayonne, NJ (21 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (21 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 21 hours 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;...

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Create Your Own Schedule)

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

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

Temp to Perm Senior Merchandiser, Mens Apparel

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Present final assortment to sales at Line Opening, ensuring sales teams have complete market tools, including CADs, planograms, packaging details, and line lists....

Merchandise Manager

  • Wayne, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 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...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY

  • Kearny, NJ (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kearny, NJ (15 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY General Information Company: ACO-US Location: KEARNY, New Jersey, 07032 Ref #: 43499 Pay Rate: $ 15.50 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration:...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

at SAS Retail Services LLC in Clifton Park, New York, United States Job Description Are you detail-orientated with a love for Tetris or puzzles? Interested in working in retail, but with weekends...

Retail Merchandiser

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Retail Merchandising Supervisor

  • Clifton, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Return to Warehouse, Cross Channel Returns, Reserve online pick up in store Execute all product activities including truck unloading, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels Execute Weekly Planograms...

Retail Supervisor, Merchandising - Times Square

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Part Time Retail Merchandiser

  • College Point, NY (19 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • College Point, NY (19 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Join Hallmark as a Part-Time Retail Merchandiser in College Point, NY! This is your opportunity to represent the world's best-known greeting card brand and play a crucial role in merchandising,...

Senior Manager Visual Merchandising

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

. + Develop planograms and visual merchandising guidelines for both site-specific needs and system wide for regional teams to adapt. + Review of design proposals from regional teams for fabrication...

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Merchandising Management Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Master course in merchandising, retail business and retail managementHOW DOES MERCHANDISING WORK?A merchandising activity is anything that helps promote and sell products to customers. Shoppers...

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Salary for Merchandising Management Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Ridgewood, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.9%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.5%
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 Ridgewood, NJ
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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