Merchandising Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Merchandising Professional in the retail industry plays an integral role in the product promotion, pricing, analysis and distribution strategy of an organization. They are responsible for selecting the right product assortment based on customer preferences, market trends, and the organization's financial objectives. Key skills for a Merchandising Professional include strategic planning, analytical thinking, knowledge of consumer behavior, negotiation abilities, and excellent communication skills. They should also have the ability to use software tools for inventory management, sales forecasting, and data analysis. A relevant certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) can enhance their potential in the industry.

Before becoming a Merchandising Professional, a person may have roles such as a Retail Sales Associate, where they would get firsthand experience of customer service and sales. They may also work as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist, managing inventory and supplier relationships, which can give them insights into the purchasing side of the retail business. Another relevant role could be a Market Research Analyst, where they would learn about analyzing market trends and consumer behavior, which is crucial for effective merchandising.

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Merchandising Part Time Days

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Your Day at Lowe's As a Merchandising Services Associate, you ensure our store's signage, pricing information, and displays are accurate so merchandise is easy to locate....

Visual Merchandiser- Valley Fair

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Company DescriptionJob Description About the Role As a Visual Merchandiser, you contribute to an inspiring, elevated, and consistent customer experience by implementing visual standards and commercial...

Retail Merchandise Associate

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards Initiates and...

Merchandising & Marketing Department Specialist

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for a Merchandising & Marketing Department Specialist....

Merchandiser

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

activities including, but not limited to: planogram implementations, resets, display setups, product cut-ins, audits, stocking shelves, light dusting and cleaning on completed sets, retagging, and...

Part Time Merchandiser

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Description Merchandiser - Flexible, Part time, Start now!...

Merchandise Associate

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards Initiates and...

Merchandiser Specialist

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

So, are you Premium's next Merchandising Specialist?...

Interim Visual Merchandiser - Palo Alto

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

A day in the life Build and maintain knowledge of visual merchandising strategies and current trends Partner with department managers to uphold, teach, and maintain all visual standards Support merchandising...

Part Time Merchandiser - Santa Clara, CA

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our companys purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of lifes special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful...

Merchandiser

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Merchandiser This is a Part Time Position* This position will service the Sunnyvale area* A Merchandiser is responsible for merchandising fresh bakery products in local accounts/grocery stores to ensure...

Retail Merchandising Associate

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days 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!...

Chain Sales Merchandiser, CPWS - Bay Area (San Jose Area)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 days ago

Overview The Merchandiser I is responsible for performing merchandising activities, constructing displays, and stocking SGWS products in retail accounts as requested by sales teams or retail customers...

General Market Sales Merchandiser - Union (Burlingame/Palo Alto)

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by Sales Team or retail customers....

Retail Sales Merchandiser

  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago

In this role, you will provide in-store merchandising support to Retailers to meet shoppers' needs....

Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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Merchandising 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...
Retail Merchandising
Retail Merchandising is part of a crucial engine of retail, that works in the background to bring the products to the store. Merchandising is the retail function responsible for planning,...
Visual Merchandising
50% of consumers are likely to switch brands if a company doesn't anticipate their needs via a proper merchandising strategy.Visual merchandising is a merchandising tactic that focuses on visually...

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Salary for Merchandising Jobs in San Jose, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandisings in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
23.5%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Master's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Some College
3.3%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Merchandisings in San Jose, CA
None
38.3%
Less than 1 year
36.7%
1-2 years
14.0%
2-4 years
10.6%
8-10 years
0.4%


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