Merchandising Management Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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

  • SAS Retail Services
  • Thiensville, WI (12 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Thiensville, WI (12 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 7 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 Manager

  • Five Below, Inc.
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 hours ago

Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues....

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SAS in Walmart - Retail Merchandiser

  • SAS Retail Services
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Why us? SAS Retail Services is part of the largest retail services company in the US, working with major consumer brands in Walmart stores in your area. We display it, we move it, and we track it!...

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Retail Merchandiser

  • Pewaukee, WI (18 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI (18 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 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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Retail Full time Department Merchandise Coordinator

  • TJX
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 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 Merchandise Coordinator

  • TJX Companies
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 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 Merchandise Supervisor

  • TJX
  • Delafield, WI (24 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Delafield, WI (24 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 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 - Gift Cards - Milwaukee West, WI

  • Blackhawk Network
  • Pewaukee, WI (18 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI (18 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 6 days ago

About Blackhawk Network Today, through BHN's single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world's largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow...

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Merchandise Coordinator

  • TJX
  • Delafield, WI (24 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Delafield, WI (24 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 7 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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Senior Merchandise Manager

  • Batteries Plus, LLC
  • Hartland, WI (22 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hartland, WI (22 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 13 days ago

The Senior Merchandise Manager plays a key role in developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and inventory productivity across all channels. This role partners...

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Retail Merchandiser - Racine, WI

  • L&R Distributors
  • Racine, WI (22 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Racine, WI (22 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 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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Full time-Merchandise Coordinator

  • The TJX Companies, Inc.
  • Mequon, WI (12 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Mequon, WI (12 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 19 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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FT Department Supervisor - Merchandising

  • The TJX Companies, Inc.
  • West Allis, WI (5 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Allis, WI (5 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 20 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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FT Merchandise Coordinator available morning, nights & weekends

  • TJX
  • Wauwatosa, WI (4 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (4 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 28 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

  • SFS, Inc.
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 30+ 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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Merchandising Management Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Careers in Fashion: Retail Marketing, Merchandising, and Management
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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 Milwaukee, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, WI
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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