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Merchandising Manager

A Merchandising Manager sets category-level strategy for product selection, pricing, and inventory across a retail organization, leading a team of merchandisers or buyers and reporting to a director of merchandising or retail operations. This role depends on Category Management expertise and skilled Vendor Negotiation to secure favorable terms, along with Inventory Planning to align stock with anticipated demand. Strong Retail Analytics and Forecasting abilities help the manager make data-driven decisions about what products to carry and in what quantities.

Top skills:ForecastingVendor Negotiation

Duties & responsibilities

  • Lead merchandising strategy and product assortment decisions across multiple categories and sales channels
  • Analyze sales data and customer insights to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels
  • Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and product availability
  • Set pricing strategy to maximize revenue and margin while remaining competitive
  • Oversee a team of merchandisers or buyers responsible for category performance
  • Partner with design, planning, and marketing teams to build cohesive product assortments
  • Monitor category performance metrics and adjust assortment strategy based on sales trends

What Merchandising Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Merchandising Manager make?

Too few Merchandising Manager postings state pay to publish a median yet: 2 of 5 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Merchandising Manager roles?

5 open Merchandising Manager roles from 5 employers; the most at Circle K, Kohl's and Nike, Inc..

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Merchandising Manager in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
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Employers
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Career ladder

Often comes from

Merchandiser

Often leads to

Director of Merchandising

Similar roles

Brand ManagerBuyerE-Commerce AnalystEcommerce RetailerProduct Development ManagerRetail Store ManagerRetail Store SupervisorVice President of Merchandising

Open Merchandising Manager roles (5)

Apply for Merchandising Manager at Circle K on their siteCircle K

Merchandising Manager

Circle K

Corona, CA

Listed on Circle K’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Merchandising Manager at Kohl's on their site

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 ↗

Nike, Inc.

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 ↗

Likely next role (1)

Where Merchandising Managers commonly go next: Director of Merchandising.

Director, Global Merchandising - UGG Footwear

HOKA

Goleta, CA · $154,700 – $208,800

Lead global product strategy and seasonal assortments for UGG's footwear category, translating consumer insights and market trends into brand-aligned commercial direction. This director-level role suits experienced merchandisers who excel at balancing creative vision with financial performance across international teams and channels.

Listed on HOKA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Merchandising Manager (99)

From Brand Manager, Buyer, E-Commerce Analyst, Ecommerce Retailer, Product Development Manager, Retail Store Manager, Retail Store Supervisor, Vice President of Merchandising.

Apply for Brand Manager at Upper Deck Company on their siteUpper Deck Company

Brand Manager

Upper Deck Company

Carlsbad, CA · $80,000 – $85,000

Listed on Upper Deck Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Product Development Manager at U.S. Bank on their siteU.S. Bank

Product Development Manager

U.S. Bank

Listed on U.S. Bank’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Buyer at Sullair Corporation on their siteSullair Corporation

Buyer

Sullair Corporation

Lake Orion, MI

Listed on Sullair Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Buyer at Taylor Corporation on their siteTaylor Corporation

Buyer

Taylor Corporation

Listed on Taylor Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

ASSISTANT BUYER NF3

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Reebok

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 ↗

Apply for Buyer at Associated Wholesale Grocers on their siteAssociated Wholesale Grocers

Buyer

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Goodlettsville, TN

Listed on Associated Wholesale Grocers’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Buyer at Crane Co. on their siteCrane Co.

Buyer

Crane Co.

Brazil, IN

Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Buyer at Agility Robotics on their site

Buyer

Agility Robotics

Salem, OR

Listed on Agility Robotics’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Employers hiring Merchandising Managers

5 in total, most open roles first.

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