Merchandising Management Jobs in New Jersey

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

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 4 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

  • Garfield, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Garfield, NJ
  • 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...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 19 hours 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

  • Clifton, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 19 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

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Maintaining and updating displays according to planograms/ client requests. Conducting break-fix repairs to ensure displays and fixtures are fully functional....

Retail Merchandiser

  • Rio Grande, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Rio Grande, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting CR OSSMARK is seeking a fun, energetic part-time Merchandiser who enjoys staying active in a fast-paced environment. You would be responsible for engaging and captivating consumers by...

Merchandise Manager

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 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...

Manager, Visual Merchandising

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

MANAGER, VISUAL MERCHANDISING Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Category: Visual Mdse Job Opened: March 7th, 2025 Education: Job Number: R-112715 Job Type: Regular Remote: No...

Retail Merchandising Supervisor

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Merchandise Manager

  • Lumberton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Lumberton, NJ
  • 2 days 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...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Garfield, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Garfield, NJ
  • 3 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...

SAS in Albertsons - Part Time Retail Merchandiser

  • Denville, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Denville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

at SAS Retail Services LLC in Denville, New Jersey, United States Job Description Hey detail-oriented person! We handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Union, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 4 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

  • Denville, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Denville, NJ
  • 4 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...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY

  • Watchung, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Watchung, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Merchandiser Retail Coverage - Walmart - PRIMARY General Information Company: ACO-US Location: WATCHUNG, New Jersey, 07069 Ref #: 71848 Pay Rate: $ 16.00 Function: Merchandising Employment...

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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...
The Basics of Merchandising
In retail, merchandising is critical to driving sales and increasing customer satisfaction. It is the art and science of presenting products in a way that captures the attention of potential...

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Salary for Merchandising Management Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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