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Excel Merchandising information

What is the difference between Excel Merchandising vs Visual Merchandising?

AspectExcel MerchandisingVisual Merchandising
CredentialsBasic Excel skills, merchandising knowledgeDesign and display skills, visual presentation experience
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, data analysis, planningRetail stores, display setup, customer engagement
Industry UsageRetail, merchandising planningRetail, store presentation

Excel Merchandising focuses on data analysis, inventory planning, and using Excel to optimize product placement. Visual Merchandising emphasizes creating attractive displays to enhance customer experience. Both roles support retail success but differ in their core activities and skill sets.

What Excel skills are essential for Excel Merchandising?

Excel Merchandising professionals should have strong skills in data entry, formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables to analyze and manage product data effectively. Familiarity with data visualization tools like charts and experience with Excel shortcuts can improve efficiency in inventory and sales analysis.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Excel Merchandising jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Excel Merchandising job openings:

Infographic showing various Excel Merchandising job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Merchandise Manager, at Johnston & Murphy

Genesco

Nashville, TN • On-site

$48K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Genesco rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 105 rated fashion retailers


Job description

The Ideal Candidate 

The Merchandising Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving the performance, vision, and growth of assigned product categories across Johnston & Murphy retail stores and eCommerce channels. This role leads a team to develop and execute merchandise strategies that maximize sales, margin, inventory productivity, and customer engagement while ensuring alignment with the Johnston & Murphy brand position and business objectives. 

As a key brand ambassador, the Merchandising Manager champions the brand point of view in cross-functional meetings, product discussions, and business planning, influencing decisions that strengthen customer experience and reinforce brand consistency. This leader partners closely with Design, Planning, Marketing, Retail Operations, and Executive Leadership to translate consumer insights and market trends into compelling assortments and growth opportunities.

 How You Will Make an Impact

Merchandise Buying & Inventory Management 

  • Analyze weekly sales, inventory, and performance reports to identify opportunities, risks, and actionable insights that drive sales and profitability.
  • Develop and maintain sales forecasts, inventory plans, and seasonal buy strategies by product category and channel. 
  • Communicate style-level sales projections and inventory requirements to the Sourcing team to support business objectives. 
  • Determine optimal SKU assortments, inventory depth, and breadth by store based on sales performance, capacity, customer demand, and regional trends. 
  • Establish and adjust store model stocks and replenishment strategies based on current sales trends, inventory positions, and store performance. 
  • Manage inter-store transfers and inventory reallocations to maximize sell-through and improve inventory productivity. 

Omnichannel Merchandising 

  • Monitor inventory flow and product deliveries to distribution centers and stores to ensure timely receipt and allocation of merchandise. 
  • Support catalog and marketing initiatives through review and validation of product information, and pricing. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Collaborate with Wholesale merchandising counterparts to align assortment, inventory, and product strategies across channels. 
  • Serve as the Direct-to-Consumer merchandising expert for assigned product categories, providing insights and recommendations to cross-functional partners. 
  • Communicate business performance, opportunities, and seasonal recaps to Product Development, Marketing, Sourcing, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams. 

Additional Responsibilities 

  • Support special merchandising projects and initiatives as assigned. 
  • Travel occasionally to stores to assess performance, customer trends, and merchandising opportunities. 


Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business or a related field. 
  • 4+ years of progressive merchandising or buying experience, preferably within footwear and apparel. 
  • Proven experience managing product assortments across multiple channels, including retail and eCommerce.  

Core Competencies 

  • Lead, coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. 
  • Champion the Johnston & Murphy brand point of view in meetings, planning sessions and key business decisions. 
  • Communicate with confidence and managerial presence while effectively representing the merchandising team across the organization.  
  • Manage multiple priorities with agility and accountability while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.  

         Technical Skills 

        • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. 
        • Strong knowledge of merchandise planning, forecasting, allocation, and inventory management systems.  
        • Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize business systems, including IBM Planning Analytics, Jesta Merchandising System, and Jesta Sourcing & Demand. 

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            Genesco Inc., based in Nashville, TN, US, is a publicly owned specialty retail company operating in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industry. The company was initially founded in 1924 as Jarman Shoe Company before eventually transitioning to its current name in 1959. Currently, it operates numerous retail stores in the US and Puerto Rico, including popular brands like Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, and Lids Sports Group. Genesco's mission is to be the leading specialty retailer in the footwear, headwear, and sports apparel industries through providing high quality products and demonstrating excellent customer service. Some of the company's notable achievements include the successful ownership and growth of multiple well-known fashion brands and a significant retail footprint in North America.

            Industry

            Retail

            Company size

            10,000+ Employees

            Headquarters location

            Nashville, TN, US

            Year founded

            1924

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