Merchandising Management Jobs in Ontario

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 - Smiths Falls

  • Smiths Falls, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Smiths Falls, ON
  • 2 days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

Homesense At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Retail Merchandiser - Scarborough, ON

  • Scarborough, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Scarborough, ON
  • 6 days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

Retail Merchandiser - Toronto (East area)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 6 days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

Retail Merchandise Coordinator Fulltime Winners/Homesense- Trafalgar

  • Oakville, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 7 days ago

Winners At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Marshalls At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Retail Merchandiser

  • Fort Frances, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Frances, ON
  • 12 days ago

Retail Merchandiser - Electronics A s a Premium merchandiser, youll join an established and fast growing, values-based company representing hundreds of brands across retail locations. Growing...

Associate Merchandise Manager

  • St Jacobs, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • St Jacobs, ON
  • 21 days ago

Welcome Home! Were more than Canadas largest independent hardware and building supplies retailerwere part of communities across the nation. Driving Growth and Crafting Success in Category...

Associate Merchandise Manager - 20-Month Term

  • St Jacobs, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • St Jacobs, ON
  • 21 days ago

Welcome Home! Were more than Canadas largest independent hardware and building supplies retailerwere part of communities across the nation. Driving Growth and Crafting Success in Category...

Assistant Manager, Merchandising - Bramalea City Centre (NEW STORE)

  • Brampton, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 28 days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Retail Merchandiser Part Time - Toronto/Scarborough/Vaughan Area

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

You will ensure that store shelves and feature locations are properly stocked and aligned with Hasbro's planograms and monthly priorities....

Retail Merchandiser - Tillsonburg

  • Tillsonburg, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tillsonburg, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Provide merchandising services, such as: implementing planograms, building/ maintaining displays, selling-in additional displays/products, installing POP, stocking/tidying shelves, auditing, etc....

You will ensure that store shelves and feature locations are properly stocked and aligned with Hasbro's planograms and monthly priorities....

Retail Merchandiser Part Time - London, Ontario

  • London, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • London, ON
  • 30+ days ago

You will ensure that store shelves and feature locations are properly stocked and aligned with Hasbro's planograms and monthly priorities....

Retail Merchandiser Part Time - Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo Area

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 30+ days ago

You will ensure that store shelves and feature locations are properly stocked and aligned with Hasbro's planograms and monthly priorities....

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 Ontario

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

Highest Education Level

Merchandising Managements in Ontario 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 Ontario
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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