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SUMMARY The County Market General Merchandise/Health & Beauty Care Manager (GM/HBC) will lead department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production ...

SUMMARY The County Market General Merchandise/Health & Beauty Care Manager (GM/HBC) will lead department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production ...

GM HBC Clerk-Store 007

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

GM HBC Clerk-Store 007 Store 007 Houston Bellaire General merchandise products include but are not limited to, health and beauty products, over-the-counter medicines,candy, magazines, tourist items ...

GM HBC Clerk-Store 007

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

GM HBC Clerk-Store 007 Store 007 Houston Bellaire General merchandise products include but are not limited to, health and beauty products, over-the-counter medicines,candy, magazines, tourist items ...

SUMMARY The County Market General Merchandise/Health & Beauty Care Manager (GM/HBC) will lead department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production ...

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Drug/GM Assistant Department Lead

Columbia, MO · On-site

$39K - $49K/yr

Description Assist GM Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training, and directing ... Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. * Maintain proper signage ...

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How much do gm merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for gm merchandiser in the United States is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are GM Merchandisers?

GM Merchandisers, or General Merchandise Merchandisers, are professionals responsible for planning, sourcing, displaying, and managing the sale of non-food products in retail stores. Their duties include analyzing sales trends, organizing product displays, ensuring shelves are stocked, and collaborating with suppliers to maintain inventory levels. GM Merchandisers help drive sales and enhance the customer shopping experience by ensuring the right products are available and presented attractively. They often work in sectors such as supermarkets, department stores, and big-box retailers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a GM Merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GM Merchandiser, you need strong analytical abilities, retail merchandising knowledge, and experience with inventory management, typically supported by a background in business or retail. Familiarity with merchandising software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and data analysis tools is commonly required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills help you collaborate with vendors and ensure effective product placement. These skills and qualities are vital for optimizing inventory, increasing sales, and enhancing the customer shopping experience.

What is the difference between Gm Merchandiser vs Gm Sales Associate?

AspectGm MerchandiserGm Sales Associate
Primary RolePlanogram implementation, product placement, and visual merchandisingCustomer engagement, product promotion, and sales support
Required SkillsMerchandising, inventory management, visual displayCustomer service, sales techniques, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, warehouses, distribution centersRetail stores, customer-facing settings
Common CertificationsMerchandising certifications, retail trainingSales or customer service certifications

Gm Merchandisers focus on product presentation and store layout, ensuring products are displayed effectively. Gm Sales Associates primarily engage with customers to promote and sell products. While both roles work within retail environments, their core responsibilities differ, with merchandisers emphasizing visual presentation and sales associates focusing on customer interaction.

What are some common challenges faced by a GM Merchandiser when coordinating with suppliers and retailers?

A GM Merchandiser often faces challenges such as managing inventory discrepancies, aligning promotional calendars between suppliers and retailers, and ensuring timely product deliveries. Clear communication and proactive planning are essential to avoid stockouts or overstock situations. Additionally, adapting quickly to changing consumer trends and market demands requires close collaboration with both the buying team and external partners.
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Infographic showing various Gm Merchandiser job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,836 per year, or $17.7 per hour.
Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Grocery) - Columbia...

Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Grocery) - Columbia...

Target

Columbia, SC

$64K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Target rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 6,816 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

The pay range is $64,000.00 - $128,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.These include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision tolife through our values and culture.Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, in-stock, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store. This team leads Food & Beverage and Food Service, providing a fresh and food safe experience. Experts enable efficient delivery to our guests by owning pick, pack and ship fulfillment work.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a General Merchandise & Food Sales Executive Team Leader can provide you with the:

  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team
  • Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, freshness and quality, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
  • Experience in setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
  • Knowledge of the competition; leveraging insights to drive business objectives
  • Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders and creating business specific strategies and goals
  • Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

As an General Merchandise & Food Sales Executive Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

  • Drive total store sales, understand your role in sales growth and how your departments and team contribute to and impact total store profitability
  • Manage Food & Beverage, food services (if applicable), inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all GM areas of the store
  • Manage a team ofexpertsinoperations, accuracy and efficiency
  • Enable efficient delivery to our guests by leading pick, pack and ship fulfillment work (if applicable)
  • Develop a strategy and utilize your workload planning tools to complete all scheduled workload ensuring you are guest ready at all times
  • Conduct regular check-ins with your team to ensure completion of tasks and workload
  • Manage all GM backroom and sales floor areas, review all reporting to identify gaps and develop a plan to resolve
  • Oversee GM Team Leaders workload planning including transitions, revisions and salesplans for all GM areas
  • Drive fulfillment sales by leading the Fulfillment team to fulfill each order accurately and efficiently and deliver on each guest promise time
  • Drive a culture centered in food safety; train, validate and coach team to deliver proper execution on all food safety standards and cleaning routines
  • Lead an efficient operation to fund the sales culture
  • Oversee Food & Beverage Team Leader's workload planning including transitions, revisions, salesplans, sampling and promotions
  • Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals
  • Know and assess the competition; leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests
  • Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends)
  • Manage a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is in stock, fresh, available, food safe, and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor with minimal disruption to the guest
  • Assess all GM and Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas, walk Food & Beverage Standards to assess priorities in food and review GM/Food reporting to identify gaps and develop a plan to resolve
  • Plan, lead and follow-up on organizational and operational change
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends
  • Develop and coach your team to elevate their skills and expertise
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management; actively develop, coach and train your team; anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit - both long and short term
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
  • Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
  • As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
  • Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
  • All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

  • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited.... We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
  • Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you.... That's why we love working at Target
  • Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing... That's the core of what we do
  • You aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be an General Merchandise & Food Sales Executive Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
  • Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
  • Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports and information
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Accurately handle cash register operations
  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Benefits Eligibility

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.


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About Target

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

Industry

Retail and scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US