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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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$90K - $180K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading end-to-end processes, optimizing efficiency, and driving continuous improvements. Collaborate with teams to align strategies with sales and profitability g...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize deal structuring and commercial solutions, partnering with sales to drive strategic opportunities. Manage proposals, objection handling, and internal approvals while enhancing collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive category strategies for Steel & Non-Ferrous Metals, managing $250M in spend. Lead sourcing initiatives to enhance quality, service, and cost-effectiveness while achieving key performance targets...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence in revenue accounting while leading a high-performing team. Oversee daily financial activities, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements to support growth and...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the monthly close and day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency as the business scales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and implement automat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $170K *

Accelerate healthcare innovation by leading product marketing strategies for pharmacy, PBM, and health plan solutions. Drive customer engagement and product adoption through market insights and compel...

Columbus, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Champion growth by driving new business and enhancing customer relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions while executing effective sales strategies to capt...

Rock Island, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion creative strategy and execution across multiple channels, driving brand engagement and customer storytelling through hands-on design, video production, and performance analysis to enhance acq...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Empower member experiences by analyzing buying behaviors and trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, drive strategic decisions, and support financial planning while ensu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead strategic business growth in the USA, focusing on market entry, key relationships, and executive negotiations. Build and manage a high-performance team while driving revenue and enhancing overall...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $106K *

Unlock potential by driving profitability through strategic pricing management, contract optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Transform complex data into actionable strategies to enhance...

Warrenville, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $155K *

Transform executive reporting and insights for CapEx and OpEx portfolios. Design methodologies, drive cross-functional adoption, and engage leadership with actionable data to enhance financial decisio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $127K *

Drive end-to-end execution of complex air travel product initiatives, translating objectives into clear requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and operat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $158K *

Shape the future of audience data strategy by developing scalable products, enhancing targeting capabilities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive data access and compliance in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the buyer experience in B2B software. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll lead strategy, drive product delivery, and enhance buyer trust across multiple platforms, ens...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as a Regional Sales Manager, leading a dynamic team to drive sales growth across multiple states. Foster key relationships, execute market strategies, and achieve business object...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $205K *

Drive the future of food access and benefits by leading product strategy and execution. Own the roadmap for innovative services that enhance member experiences and streamline operations across diverse...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $176K *

Lead supply chain and procurement consulting engagements, focusing on cost reduction and operational improvement for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, while managing project scope, t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$169K - $188K *

Drive innovative product strategies that enhance the customer experience in e-commerce. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize the shopping journey, balancing immediate tactics with long-term visi...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower a team of Partnerships Directors by coaching and developing their sales skills, creating effective sales practices, and leveraging data to drive performance. This role blends teaching and mana...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $172K *

Shape global procurement governance and compliance by leading analytics, training, and process excellence initiatives. Drive transformation and data management in a collaborative environment to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Drive growth by managing key customer relationships in the Southeast and West Coast. Lead strategic initiatives, pricing, and account development while collaborating with dedicated coordinators to enh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $126K *

Champion brand growth by leading trade marketing initiatives, executing local strategies, and fostering partnerships with wholesalers and retailers. This role demands creativity, strong communication...

Texas, USRemote

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.