Occupation
Merchandiser
A Merchandiser plans product assortment, placement, and presentation within retail stores to maximize sales and customer appeal, often working on-site or across multiple store locations for a retail chain or brand. The role blends Visual Merchandising skills for eye-catching displays with practical Inventory Management to keep shelves stocked appropriately. Merchandisers also use Retail Analytics and Excel to track sales performance and coordinate with vendors on product delivery and placement.
Duties & responsibilities
- Develop and execute seasonal assortment plans aligned with brand positioning and market demand
- Analyze sales data and consumer insights to inform product selection and placement decisions
- Collaborate with design, product development, and planning teams to balance creative vision with commercial performance
- Manage inventory levels and product lifecycle to optimize stock and minimize markdowns
- Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to drive merchandising strategy execution
- Adapt assortment strategy across regions or channels while maintaining global brand consistency
What Merchandiser roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Merchandiser make?
Too few Merchandiser postings state pay to publish a median yet: 6 of 9 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Merchandiser roles?
9 open Merchandiser roles from 8 employers; the most at Levi Strauss & Co., Altra Running and BlazeTV.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
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Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Merchandiser roles (9)
MERCHANDISER
Houchens Industries
San Gabriel, CA · $20 – $22 / hour
Listed on Houchens Industries’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director of E-Commerce
BlazeTV
Full-time · Dallas, TX
This director-level role oversees merchandise strategy and operations for a major independent media company, managing product development, inventory, supplier relationships, and sales performance across multiple distribution channels. The position suits experienced merchandisers or e-commerce leaders ready to build and execute strategies that drive revenue while supporting a portfolio of media brands and personalities.
Listed on BlazeTV’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead, Merchandising- Ecommerce - Footwear & Accessories
Under Armour
Full-time · Baltimore, MD · $90,000 – $120,000
Lead the merchandising strategy and execution for Under Armour's footwear and accessories e-commerce business in the Americas, managing seasonal assortments and in-season optimization to drive revenue and margin growth. This role suits experienced merchants with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills who thrive in fast-paced consumer product environments.
Listed on Under Armour’s careers site · Apply there ↗
DTC Merch Lead, EAP
Levi Strauss & Co.
Full-time
This is a regional merchandising strategy role for a fashion brand's direct-to-consumer business across Asia-Pacific, requiring someone to balance global assortment direction with local market needs across North Asia, Southeast Asia and ANZ. It suits an experienced merchandiser with a track record in DTC and APAC who can operate as both a strategic planner and hands-on executor.
Listed on Levi Strauss & Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Global Merchandising - UGG Apparel & Accessories
HOKA
Full-time · Goleta, CA · $154,700 – $208,800
Lead global merchandising strategy for UGG's apparel and accessories across seasons and regions, translating consumer insights and market trends into product assortments, pricing, and franchise strategies. This role suits experienced merchandising leaders comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global environment.
Listed on HOKA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr US Footwear Merchandiser
Columbia Sportswear
Full-time · Portland, OR
Columbia seeks a senior merchandiser to develop footwear strategy and seasonal assortment plans for the US market, balancing regional needs with global brand priorities. This role suits someone with sportswear or outdoor industry experience who can translate market insights into commercial plans and lead cross-functional execution.
Listed on Columbia Sportswear’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Altra: Merchandising Manager
Altra Running
Full-time · Denver, CO · $90,720 – $113,400
This role supports regional merchandising strategy for Altra's footwear business across wholesale and retail channels, using market insights to optimize seasonal product assortments and ensure go-to-market readiness. It suits merchandisers or category managers with 4–7 years of experience who can balance cross-functional collaboration with data-driven assortment decisions and are willing to travel regularly.
Listed on Altra Running’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear
Rothy's
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $187,000 – $227,000
Lead the strategic vision and execution of Rothy's women's footwear assortment across all channels, balancing brand positioning with financial performance. This role suits an experienced merchandiser who combines analytical rigor with creative product thinking and has led cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
Listed on Rothy's’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Global Merchandising – Blue Tab
Levi Strauss & Co.
Full-time · $167,300 – $245,400
Lead the global product strategy and merchandising vision for Levi's premium Blue Tab denim line, overseeing category performance, assortment development, and a cross-functional team. This role suits seasoned merchandisers in luxury or premium apparel who thrive building scalable brands and balancing creative product instincts with commercial discipline.
Listed on Levi Strauss & Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (5)
Where Merchandisers commonly go next: Merchandising Manager.
Merchandising Manager
Circle K
Corona, CA
Listed on Circle K’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Merchandising Manager
Kohl's
Hamilton Mill (0518)
Listed on Kohl's’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Vice President, Merchandising
Rothy's
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $275,000 – $325,000
Lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy across all product categories and channels at a sustainable fashion brand, managing a team of merchants and partnering with design, planning, and marketing to build profitable assortments. This role suits an experienced merchandising leader with a track record of scaling strategy across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
Listed on Rothy's’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Vice President of Global Merchandising
SKIMS
Los Angeles, CA
This executive role shapes what SKIMS sells across all categories and channels worldwide, blending data analysis with creative vision to build iconic products while optimizing assortments for owned retail, ecommerce, wholesale, and international markets. It suits an analytically strong leader who can translate customer insights into strategy while managing the complex relationships between product development, design, planning, buying, and regional teams.
Listed on SKIMS’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Direct Merchandising Global - Converse
Nike, Inc.
Boston, MA · $157,600 – $332,300
This director-level role oversees merchandising strategy and buying across Converse's stores and digital channels, driving sales and margin through product assortment, pricing, and team leadership. It suits an experienced retail merchandiser with strong analytics skills, proven ability to manage teams, and a track record of growing revenue in omnichannel environments.
Listed on Nike, Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Inventory Management Specialist
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Annapolis, MD · $23 – $26 / hour
This role manages inventory operations for a military retail operation, involving receiving merchandise, conducting physical counts, and maintaining records across multiple locations. It suits someone with supply chain or retail inventory experience who can work independently and coordinate between departments.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Buyer
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Listed on Taylor Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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U.S. Marine Corps
Quantico, VA · $50,000 – $60,000
This role assists a buyer at Marine Corps Community Services in managing retail merchandise categories, handling vendor relations, inventory planning, and promotional execution. It suits someone with retail buying or inventory management experience who wants to support military community retail operations.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Assistant Commissary Officer
Defense Commissary Agency
Newport, RI · $84,579 – $109,959
This federal position manages day-to-day operations of a military commissary store, overseeing departments, staff, budgets, and compliance with sanitation and security standards. The role suits experienced retail or food store managers looking to transition into government service with a focus on administrative leadership.
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Retail Store Manager
Reebok
Somerville, MA
Lead daily operations and team performance at a Reebok retail location, managing sales, staff coaching, inventory, and brand standards. This role suits experienced retail managers ready to drive store profitability and create a high-performing team culture.
Listed on Reebok’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Buyer
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Goodlettsville, TN
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Buyer
Crane Co.
Brazil, IN
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Buyer
Agility Robotics
Salem, OR
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Buyer
United States Playing Card Company
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Employers hiring Merchandisers
8 in total, most open roles first.
- Levi Strauss & Co.2 roles
- Altra Running1 role
- BBlazeTV1 role
- Columbia Sportswear1 role
- HHOKA1 role
- Houchens Industries1 role
- RRothy's1 role
- UAUnder Armour1 role