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Find Merchandising Manager jobs that match your experience in retail strategy, product assortment, pricing, and sales performance. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles where they can shape how products reach customers and drive business growth.

What Does a Merchandising Manager Do?

Merchandising Managers plan and manage product assortments to meet customer demand and business goals. They may oversee product selection, inventory strategy, pricing, promotional calendars, and presentation across stores or digital channels. The role often involves analyzing sales trends, coordinating with buyers and suppliers, and partnering with marketing, finance, and operations teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in merchandising, retail, category management, or buying, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates may be expected to use sales and inventory data, build forecasts, manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and lead cross-functional projects. Knowledge of retail planning systems, e-commerce platforms, and relevant analytics tools can also be valuable.

Merchandising Manager Salaries and Career Growth

Compensation varies by industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Seniority, team leadership, and expertise in high-volume or omnichannel businesses can influence earning potential. Merchandising Managers may advance to senior merchandising, category leadership, director, or broader commercial and retail leadership roles.

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Browse vetted Merchandising Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review roles, compare responsibilities, and find positions that align with your background and career goals.

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$80K - $105K *

Shape the future of seafood merchandising by managing procurement, supplier relationships, and product flow. Drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with teams to ensure quality se...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $105K *

Manage the procurement and supply chain for seafood products, ensuring efficient sourcing, vendor relationships, and cost-effective operations while maintaining product quality and service levels acro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic growth as you lead financial planning across merchandise categories, enhancing sales, optimizing inventory, and driving profitability in a dynamic retail environment...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $145K *

Manage merchandising operations across diverse categories, leading sourcing, brand partnerships, and product development. Drive strategy, optimize inventory, and enhance team performance to achieve bu...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in merchandising strategy and operations across diverse categories, overseeing sourcing, brand partnerships, and product development to drive sales and optimize inventory performance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$79K - $105K *

Drive impactful merchandising strategies for Quebec Dealers, ensuring alignment with national initiatives. Enhance advertising and promotional effectiveness, leading to heightened brand engagement and...

Laval, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our pricing and merchandising strategy by building global models, analyzing margins, and influencing major deals. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive scalable standards across our B2B tech...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $132K *

Take ownership of category merchandising strategies, leading a team to enhance revenue and margin through supplier management, product mix optimization, and effective pricing. Collaborate cross-functi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $158K *

Transform the consumer experience by developing strategic assortments that align with key accounts and brand initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive product efficiency and ensure successful go...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of retail by defining and executing visual merchandising strategies that enhance customer experiences and elevate brand presence across showrooms, ensuring intuitive product presentat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving trend-focused buying strategies and managing category assortments. Collaborate across teams to optimize sales while mentoring buyers to enhance their vendor negotiation ski...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $128K *

Lead the merchandising strategy and execution for a private label business, connecting data, trends, and insights to drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead cross-functional teams to manage gifting and merchandise projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with marketing, finance, and supply chain partners to innovate and execute e-c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $109K *

Drive innovative merchandise creativity that enhances brand engagement and sales performance. Collaborate across teams to create compelling, trend-driven retail experiences for M&M's consumers both in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform retail experiences by leading visual merchandising strategies that drive sales and enhance customer engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape impactful marketing initiatives and en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $155K *

Shape the future of merchandise planning by leading strategic initiatives across divisions, partnering with senior leadership to drive financial success and optimize inventory management in a fast-pac...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the digital merchandising experience, driving conversion and engagement through strategic product placement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that enhance c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$166K - $210K *

Elevate product strategy and assortment to drive growth and enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize merchandising and operational efficiencies, ensuring alignm...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading the Eyewear merchandising strategy, enhancing product offerings, and driving growth through innovative solutions and customer-focused initiatives in a dynamic retail e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to optimize online merchandising strategies, enhancing customer experience and driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and creative execution on...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Lead and optimize merchandise planning processes, ensuring alignment with sales and inventory goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and develop actionable strategies for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K *

Engage a dynamic team of promoters to drive lead generation and local awareness. Oversee recruitment, training, and performance metrics while fostering a motivating environment to achieve business obj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K *

Engage a dynamic team of field promoters to enhance lead generation and local visibility. Drive recruitment, training, and performance metrics while fostering a motivating environment to achieve busin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving local awareness and lead generation through effective retail promotions. Lead, recruit, and motivate a dynamic team while achieving business objectives and enhancing custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K *

Grow a dynamic team of promoters to enhance brand visibility and drive lead generation through strategic retail and event initiatives, ensuring exceptional performance and local engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Merchandising Manager do?question toggle

    A Merchandising Manager develops and oversees product assortment, pricing, inventory, and promotional plans to support customer needs and business results. The role often includes sales analysis and collaboration with buying, marketing, operations, and supplier teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Merchandising Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many positions call for experience in merchandising, retail, buying, or category management. Employers may also value analytical ability, forecasting and budgeting skills, vendor negotiation experience, and familiarity with retail or e-commerce systems.

  • How much do Merchandising Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can a Merchandising Manager work?question toggle

    Merchandising Managers work across retail and consumer-facing businesses, including department stores, specialty retailers, grocery, consumer brands, and e-commerce companies.

  • What are common career paths for Merchandising Managers?question toggle

    Professionals may progress to senior merchandising or category management roles, director positions, or broader leadership roles in retail, buying, planning, or commercial strategy.