Merchandising Management Jobs in Massachusetts

A Merchandising Manager plays a crucial role in the retail industry, as they are responsible for selecting, ordering, and presenting merchandise that will appeal to the store's target market. They analyze sales data to identify trends, forecast demand, and ascertain the best product mix to maximize sales and profit. They also work closely with vendors and suppliers to negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery timescales. Effective merchandising management requires strategic planning, efficient inventory control, and effective space utilization to create an attractive shopping environment that encourages customers to buy.

Key skills for a Merchandising Manager include strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent negotiation and communication skills, a keen sense of style and trend, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. They should also be proficient in using merchandising software and tools. A certification in Retail Management or a related field would be advantageous, as would knowledge of visual merchandising. Before becoming a Merchandising Manager, a person might have roles such as a Merchandise Planner, Assistant Merchandiser, or Buyer in the retail sector, gaining valuable experience in inventory control, supplier management, and sales trend analysis.

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Retail Merchandiser Team Lead

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 7 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Uxbridge, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Uxbridge, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it; making sure stores and their product suppliers have the...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 16 hours ago

Job Posting CROSSMARK is seeking an energetic, creative individual to execute a variety of consumer electronics (APPLE/HP) + general merchandise and product services at major retailers near you....

Retail Merchandiser

  • Framingham, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 1 day ago

Maintaining and updating displays according to planograms/ client requests. Conducting break-fix repairs to ensure displays and fixtures are fully functional....

Retail Merchandiser

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 1 day ago

Are you an energetic self-starter? Are you interested in making your own schedule? Neptune Retail Solutions has immediate availability for a Part-time Retail Merchandiser who will specialize in...

Retail Merchandising Supervisor

  • Bellingham, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellingham, MA
  • 1 day ago

Return to Warehouse, Cross Channel Returns, Reserve online pick up in store Execute all product activities including truck unloading, sorting, stocking, and maintaining stock levels Execute Weekly Planograms...

Part Time Retail Reset Merchandiser

  • Newburyport, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newburyport, MA
  • 1 day ago

Are you detail-orientated with a love for Tetris or puzzles? Interested in working in retail, but with weekends off? We handle product movement in grocery! We display it, we move it, we track it;...

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Create Your Own Schedule)

  • North Attleboro, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • North Attleboro, MA
  • 2 days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Westford, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Westford, MA
  • 2 days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Get Paid Next Day!)

  • Hyde Park, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hyde Park, MA
  • 2 days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Manager, Merchandising Marketplace

  • Framingham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 2 days ago

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. Our marketing team is charged with an important task - sharing our Staples story. We use customer data and analytics to help us...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Fall River, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 3 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Westford, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Westford, MA
  • 3 days ago

As a Merchandiser, you can service various products, conduct resets, product cut-ins, returns, POP placement and other general merchandising activities....

Product Manager Merchandising Tools

  • Framingham, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 4 days ago

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. Our eCommerce team delivers customer-centric site experiences to position Staples as a digital selling platform of choice. Our team...

Field Merchandising Manager (Temporary)

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

Proven and demonstrated merchandising or relevant consumer goods experience. Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing talent both in person and remotely....

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Merchandising Management Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Careers in Fashion: Retail Marketing, Merchandising, and Management
On this three-week course from Bloomsbury Academic, youll examine the retail level of the fashion industry in three function areas: marketing, management, and merchandising. Explore fashion retail...
Visual Merchandising and Retail Management Diploma
Description: Visual Merchandising is an essential marketing strategy for your business where you present visual effects such as well decorated mannequins or dummies to attract the customers. The...
Retail Management: Merchandising, Sales and Customer Communications
This training course will begin by introducing the concepts behind retail management and how to gain enough experience to effectively run your own store. The course will continue by describing how...

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Salary for Merchandising Management Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
High School or GED
21.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Merchandising Managements in Massachusetts
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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