Merchandising Management Jobs in Ontario

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 - Etobicoke

  • Marketsupport
  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 6 days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

Maintain high standards of customer service and store operations by providing clear updates and ensuring team alignment....

In Person Full Time

Department Manager, Merchandise, Kanata

  • Canadian Tire Corporation
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 12 days ago

Store Operations: Flawless execution of PHLs visual compliance standards, store maintenance and pricing standards (Operational Readiness Review and Dynamic Merchandising Programs Effectively utilizes...

In Person

Retail Merchandiser - Sudbury, ON

  • Marketsupport
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Sudbury, ON
  • 13 days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

Visual Merchandising Manager, Intercity Mall

  • Canadian Tire Corporation
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 14 days ago

Job Description As a Visual Merchandising Manager at Sport Chek, you are creative, yet analytical when it comes to consumer buying patterns and market trends. Your job is to combine artistic flair...

In Person

In-Store Merchandiser

  • Laura Canada
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 15 days ago

Join our team to achieve your full career potential! We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine! Privately...

In Person

Senior Manager, Merchandising Activity Planning

  • Walmart
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 28 days ago

... Provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for end-to-end feature planning in stores to drive significant Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) growth. Coordinate with multiple key...

In Person

Retail Supervisor, Merchandising - Dufferin Mall

  • Gap
  • Toronto, ON
  • 29 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 29 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...

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Division Merchandising Manager

  • Gordon Food Service
  • Milton, ON
  • 29 days ago
  • Milton, ON
  • 29 days ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you...

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Retail Merchandiser - Tillsonburg

  • Marketsupport
  • Tillsonburg, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tillsonburg, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

Retail Merchandiser (Temporary) - Pickering

  • Marketsupport
  • Pickering, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pickering, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Temporary

Retail Merchandiser - North York

  • Marketsupport
  • North York, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

Retail Merchandiser - Toronto (Downtown area)

  • Marketsupport
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

Retail Merchandiser - Mississauga North, ON

  • Marketsupport
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

Retail Merchandiser - Windsor

  • Marketsupport
  • Windsor, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Windsor, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

In Person Part Time

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...
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 Ontario

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
High School or GED
21.5%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
9.6%
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 Ontario
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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