Merchandising Management Jobs in Port Orchard, WA

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

  • The Retail Odyssey Company
  • Wauna, WA (11 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Wauna, WA (11 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

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 enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

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Retail Merchandiser

  • The Retail Odyssey Company
  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

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 enrich their lives. Joining Retail Odyssey,...

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Retail Merchandiser Team Lead

  • SAS Retail Services
  • Bremerton, WA (3 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (3 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

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 enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

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Retail Merchandiser

  • SAS Retail Services
  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 6 days ago

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 enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

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Merchandise Coordinator

  • TJX
  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 12 hours ago

training needs to increase effectiveness Ensures adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures Promotes credit and loyalty programs Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals...

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Retail Merchandiser

  • Advantage Solutions
  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 16 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...

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Visual Merchandising Manager, Retail

  • Brooks
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 1 day ago

•Own visual merchandising execution for all new store openings, including concepting, floor sets, and launch storytelling....

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Part-Time Retail Merchandiser Pharmacy

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 2 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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Sr Manager, Visual Merchandising Strategy

  • T-Mobile
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 2 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

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Merchandising Coordinator

  • TJX
  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago

training needs to increase effectiveness Ensures adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures Promotes credit and loyalty programs Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals...

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Retail Merchandiser

  • Channel Partners Solutions
  • Lynnwood, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (22 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Complete assigned merchandising projects accurately and on time, including stocking and organizing products, auditing placement, tagging/signing items, collecting data, setting displays, and maintaining planograms...

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Merchandise Manager - Part Time

  • Michaels Stores
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Oversee Planogram (POG) execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule....

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Merchandise Manager - Full Time

  • Michaels Stores, Inc.
  • Shoreline, WA (17 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (17 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Oversee Planogram (POG) execution, ensuring merchandising sets are completed accurately and on schedule....

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Field Merchandising Manager

  • Cambria
  • Kent, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kent, WA (21 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description: The Field Merchandising Manager is responsible for providing a premium customer experience to the assigned Cambria Business Partners by building relationships and driving a field...

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Retail Merchandiser - Gig Harbor, WA

  • L&R Distributors
  • Gig Harbor, WA (13 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (13 miles from Port Orchard, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset cosmetic displays, fixtures, and sections according to provided planograms and instructions....

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Demographic Data for Port Orchard, WA

Moving to Port Orchard, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Port Orchard, WA below.


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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 Port Orchard, WA

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Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Port Orchard, WA 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 Port Orchard, WA
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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