Merchandising Management Jobs in Lexington, SC

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 Reset Merchandiser - Overnight

  • Advantage Solutions
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 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...

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Small Store Merchandiser (Open Route Coverage)

  • Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross-functional personnel. Mileage Reimbursement is provided for travel from store to store!...

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Retail Merchandiser - Columbia, SC

  • Anderson Merchandisers
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 5 days ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you! Our associates have a lot in common. They have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working independently, are self-motivated, and...

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Traveling Retail Merchandiser-NC/SC

  • Done Right Merchandising
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 7 days ago

products from shelves in order and placing product on a product mover to stock in its new location Setting shelves, peg hooks, shelf strips, price labels and signage Stocking merchandise according to a planogram...

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Retail Merchandiser

  • SFS, Inc.
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (10 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 9 days ago

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

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Retail Merchandiser - Columbia, MD

  • United Natural Foods Inc
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 11 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Ability to read, understand and implement planograms in store. Adjust sections as necessary based on evaluation with or without planograms....

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Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • SPAR Group
  • Swansea, SC (19 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Swansea, SC (19 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 15 days ago

These resets include shelf height changes, planogram execution, and product relocation....

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Retail Store Stocking Associate

  • Spar Group
  • Lexington, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 20 days ago

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

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Full-Time Store Merchandising Supervisor

  • Kohls Illinois, Inc.
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 60+ 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...

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Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Columbia, SC

  • Target
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (12 miles from Lexington, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

The pay range is $64,000.00 - $128,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

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Demographic Data for Lexington, SC

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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...
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 Lexington, SC

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Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Lexington, SC 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 Lexington, SC
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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