Merchandising Management Jobs in New Jersey

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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Traveling Retail Representative

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 4 days 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...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser

  • Clifton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 4 days 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...

Part Time Retail Merchandiser

  • Ewing, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Ewing, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

Join Hallmark as a Part-Time Retail Merchandiser in Ewing, NJ! This is your opportunity to represent the world's best-known greeting card brand and play a crucial role in merchandising, creating,...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Job Posting CROSSMARK is seeking an energetic, creative individual to execute a variety of merchandise and product services at major retailers near you. Enjoy a part-time, flexible schedule while...

Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - FLOATER

  • Union, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - FLOATER General Information Company: ACO-US Location: UNION, New Jersey, 07083 Ref #: 78795 Pay Rate: $ 15.50 Function: Merchandising Employment...

Travel Retail Merchandiser (Next-Day Pay)

  • Pennsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

pounds Qualifications: 6 months merchandising, fixture building experience Ability to stand for a minimum of 8-10 hours per shift Comfortable working nights Proficiency in reading and implementing planograms...

Manager, Merchandise Execution

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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Entry Level Retail Merchandiser (Create Your Own Schedule)

  • Newton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Newton, NJ
  • 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)

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 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!)

  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

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

Full-Time Store Merchandising Supervisor

  • Roxbury Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Role Specific Information Job Description About the Role As Merchandising Supervisor you will be the expert in merchandising and leading associates to deliver excellent customer service through...

Full-Time Store Merchandising Supervisor

  • Ledgewood, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Ledgewood, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Role Specific Information Job Description About the Role As Merchandising Supervisor you will be the expert in merchandising and leading associates to deliver excellent customer service through...

Full-Time Store Merchandising Supervisor

  • Succasunna, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Succasunna, NJ
  • 3 days ago

About the Role As Merchandising Supervisor you will be the expert in merchandising and leading associates to deliver excellent customer service through sales floor merchandising, pricing and...

Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Nationwide

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 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

  • Edison, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 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...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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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 New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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