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Tile Department Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20 - $22.25/hr

Store Operations * Assist the Chief Executive Merchant in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary. * Available to open and/or close the store in an effective ...

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Wood Department Manager

Parkville, MD · On-site

$19.25 - $36.95/hr

Store Operations * Assist the Chief Executive Merchant in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary. * Available to open and/or close the store in an effective ...

Store Operations * Assist the Chief Executive Merchant in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary. * Available to open and/or close the store in an effective ...

Wood Department Manager

Baton Rouge, LA

$14.75 - $20/hr

Store Operations * Assist the Chief Executive Merchant in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary. * Available to open and/or close the store in an effective ...

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How much do chief executive merchant jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief executive merchant in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Executive Merchant vs Chief Operating Officer?

AspectChief Executive MerchantChief Operating Officer
Primary RoleOversees overall business strategy and merchant operationsManages daily operations and implements business strategies
CredentialsBusiness management, marketing, or related experienceOperations management, business administration
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership, strategic planningOperational management, team oversight
Industry UsageRetail, e-commerce, merchant servicesRetail, logistics, e-commerce

The Chief Executive Merchant focuses on strategic leadership and overall business growth, while the Chief Operating Officer handles daily operations and execution. Both roles require strong business acumen and industry experience, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

How does a Chief Executive Merchant typically collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive business growth?

A Chief Executive Merchant works closely with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure product assortments align with customer demand and business goals. This involves regular cross-functional meetings to review sales performance, plan promotions, and forecast inventory needs. By fostering strong communication and aligning strategies across these departments, the Chief Executive Merchant helps optimize product selection, improve inventory turnover, and enhance the customer experience—ultimately driving sales growth and profitability.

What does a chief executive merchant do?

A chief executive merchant oversees the strategic direction and operations of a retail or merchant business, ensuring sales targets, customer satisfaction, and profitability are met. They often manage teams, develop business plans, and analyze market trends, requiring strong leadership and business acumen.

What is a Chief Executive Merchant?

A Chief Executive Merchant is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's merchandising strategy and operations. This role typically involves setting product assortment strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and driving sales and profitability. Chief Executive Merchants often work in retail organizations and collaborate with other executives to ensure the company's product offerings align with market trends and customer demands. Their leadership is crucial for optimizing the product mix and achieving business growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Executive Merchant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Executive Merchant, you need deep expertise in merchandising strategy, retail management, and financial acumen, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with merchandising software, inventory management systems, and business analytics tools is essential. Leadership, negotiation, strategic thinking, and strong communication are critical soft skills for driving team performance and vendor relationships. These skills are vital for maximizing profitability, shaping product assortment, and ensuring a competitive edge in the retail market.

What jobs pay 500,000 a year in the US?

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and other high-level executives often earn annual salaries of $500,000 or more, especially in large corporations. Compensation packages may include bonuses, stock options, and other incentives, and typically require extensive experience, leadership skills, and advanced education. Such roles are usually found in industries like finance, technology, and healthcare.

What are the C level positions?

C-level positions are executive roles in an organization, typically including Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). These roles are responsible for strategic decision-making, leadership, and overall company management. They often require extensive experience, leadership skills, and relevant certifications or education.

What jobs make $1,000,000 a year?

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), successful entrepreneurs, and high-level investment professionals can earn $1,000,000 or more annually. These roles often require extensive experience, leadership skills, and in some cases, ownership stakes or performance-based bonuses.
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Infographic showing various Chief Executive Merchant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.
Chief Executive Merchant

Chief Executive Merchant

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Leesburg, VA • On-site

$75K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Floor & Decor rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 235 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

208th of 722 rated retailers


Job description

Pay Range
$75,900.00 - $148,700.00
PURPOSE
At Floor & Decor, Store Managers/CEMs own the box, run the box and get to create the playbook that drives business success. The Store Manager/CEM serves as the leader of a specialty big box retail store that sells hard surface flooring and related accessories. The Store Manager/CEM is responsible for developing and leading a high-performing team to drive retail sales and achieve competitive results in a highly complex store. The Store Manager/CEM is responsible for providing strong leadership to the store team and executing solid sales generation and operational strategies while ensuring customer satisfaction, maximum productivity and profitability, proper inventory control and compliance with company procedures.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee retail store operations and store management teams to ensure sales goals are met and exceeded.
  • Create and maintain successful partnerships with store, regional and Store Support Center associates.
  • Use our CARE model to help associates create an environment that is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and efficient for customers.
  • Recruit, interview and select management team and sales associates to ensure store is properly staffed with maximum scheduling coverage, especially during peak traffic periods.
  • Train and develop a high-performing management team and ensure high quality supervision, training and development of sales associates. Create practices to decrease associate turnover.
  • Communicate performance standards and hold team members accountable for achieving standards. Provide regular coaching, feedback and performance discussions with associates.
  • Ensure brand standards, brand consistency, store presentation standards and operating standards are achieved/exceeded and maintained.
  • Ensure compliance of payroll and business planning processes. Monitor, maintain and follow company policies; support company expectations and systems.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • 3 - 5 years of management experience leading a big box retail store required.
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills and a creative merchant first mindset.
  • Proven ability to lead a large team and direct operations at all levels in a high volume, highly complex store.
  • Strong background and substantial experience in merchandising, sales generation, operations, inventory control, budget management and managing profit and loss (P&L).
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting, selecting, hiring, onboarding, developing and coaching a high performing retail sales and operations team.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, planning, organization, time management, follow up and delegation skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change with a sense of urgency. Must work well under pressure.
  • Must be available to work retail hours as necessary and open and/or close the store in an effective manner. Regular attendance and a full-time commitment are essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)
  • Occasional travel may be required including air and car travel.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Physical Work - Ability exert 30 - 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
NOTE: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.
Store Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pickup Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Benefits & Rewards
Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Work-life balance, including:
  • Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
  • Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity
Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.
This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.

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