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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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$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to lead financial reporting and accounting for diverse sports divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while mentoring a team. Drive process improvements and support growth in a dyn...

Baltimore, MDRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Develop distinctive trading card products by managing brand strategy, product configurations, and commercial performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and enha...

Neptune, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing technical projects from inception to completion. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective coordination and a customer-focused approach in a dynamic startup enviro...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $138K *

Shape the future of vendor relations by managing the RTV process, negotiating effectively, and collaborating cross-functionally to maximize recovery value and streamline operations within the supply c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$91K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing by leading go-to-market strategies and driving customer engagement. Collaborate across functions to translate product innovations into compelling value...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $126K *

Optimize category management strategies to drive growth through data analysis, collaboration, and actionable insights. Leverage communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and enhance bus...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $110K *

Lead the governance of financial master data across enterprise systems, ensuring consistency and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards, evaluate changes, and enhance d...

Wisconsin, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$130K - $260K *

Champion growth in Home Décor by leading merchandising strategies, managing P&L, and driving customer engagement through innovative assortments and cross-functional collaboration...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of inventory management by driving strategy and collaboration across teams. Own cross-functional processes while enhancing stock efficiency and reducing dead stock for optimal supply...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive business success by managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and leverage insights for strategic growth in the natural channel...

Livermore, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize our Amazon marketing strategy by leveraging data analytics to drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance paid media efficiency and develop insights that inform strategic...

El Segundo, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, fostering client relationships and mentoring team members to achieve strategic goals and enhance performance in a collaborative environme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the development and optimization of digital eCommerce platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and collaboration across cross-functiona...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

3 days ago

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

$130K - $260K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies that drive enterprise-wide impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, influence executive priorities, and deliver exceptional cu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Champion global sales excellence by driving standardization, processes, and capabilities across teams. Elevate performance through strategic planning and execution, acting as a trusted partner to sale...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate revenue growth in the Resort channel by leading a dynamic sales team, managing key accounts, and executing strategic initiatives across decorated apparel and headwear. Drive success through da...

Lenexa, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $87K *

Join a dynamic team to manage strategic partnerships and drive measurement solutions across media channels. Leverage your expertise in analytics and client relations to enhance campaign success and de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of our sales strategy by developing plans that align with business objectives and drive measurable goals, ensuring effective implementation and collaboration across regional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving new business growth in a dynamic sales role. Engage with customers, build relationships, and develop strategic plans to expand market presence across North and South C...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Transform financial operations by leading month-end close, mentoring staff, and enhancing accounting processes in a dynamic CPG and e-commerce environment. Drive accuracy and compliance while supporti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$137K - $185K *

Elevate procurement strategies by analyzing supplier performance and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure material availability and operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement in supp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth and strategic partnerships with independent retailers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand presence and execute effective merchandising strategies a...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $202K *

Drive product operations excellence by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing AI integration, and optimizing UX design to ensure a seamless product development lifecycle that empowers rapid, high-q...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth, enhance positioning, and enable cross-functional collaboration. Leverage AI to optimize messaging and ensure impactful launc...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $146K *

Elevate sourcing strategies by managing direct materials procurement, collaborating with suppliers, and driving sustainability initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and service while ensuring complian...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.