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Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

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Merchandise Manager

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$36.25K - $39.64K/yr

May assist in the collections and management of all Kinney House Charge * Receive all orders, follow handling requirements and insure timely shelf placement for Kinney Warehoused merchandise and ...

Merchandise Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

$47.50K - $58.40K/yr

Store - VA BCH-CONSTITUTION, VA The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ...

Merchandise Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$47.80K - $58.80K/yr

Store - INDY-TRADERS POINTE, IN The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ...

Merchandise Manager

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$36.25K - $39.64K/yr

May assist in the collections and management of all Kinney House Charge * Receive all orders, follow handling requirements and insure timely shelf placement for Kinney Warehoused merchandise and ...

Merchandise Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$47.50K - $58.40K/yr

Store - VA BCH-CONSTITUTION, VA The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ...

Merchandise Manager

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$36.25K - $39.64K/yr

May assist in the collections and management of all Kinney House Charge * Receive all orders, follow handling requirements and insure timely shelf placement for Kinney Warehoused merchandise and ...

Merchandise Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

$49.90K - $61.40K/yr

As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you'll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role ...

Merchandise Manager

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$36.25K - $39.64K/yr

May assist in the collections and management of all Kinney House Charge * Receive all orders, follow handling requirements and insure timely shelf placement for Kinney Warehoused merchandise and ...

Merchandise Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$25 - $40/hr

As a Merchandising Manager at Burlington, one of the largest off-price retailers in the country, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the store, including the overall maintenance ...

merchandise manager

Bridge City, TX · On-site

$38.70K - $47.70K/yr

As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you'll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role ...

Merchandise Manager

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

$47.30K - $58.20K/yr

Panther National , located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL , is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Merchandise Manager! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to ...

Merchandise Manager

Annandale, VA · On-site

$49.70K - $61.20K/yr

As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you'll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role ...

Merchandise Manager

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$48.90K - $60.10K/yr

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

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How much do merchandise manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchandise manager in the United States is $58,334.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Merchandise Manager, you need strong analytical skills, experience in inventory control, and a background in retail management or merchandising, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with merchandising software, retail analytics platforms, and inventory management systems is typically required. Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills help foster vendor relationships and lead teams effectively. These skills ensure optimal product assortment, profitability, and alignment with market trends in a competitive retail environment.

What are some typical challenges Merchandise Managers face when balancing inventory levels and sales forecasts?

Merchandise Managers often encounter the challenge of accurately aligning inventory levels with fluctuating sales forecasts. This requires analyzing sales data, market trends, and seasonal demand, all while minimizing excess stock and avoiding out-of-stocks. Collaborating closely with buyers, planners, and store teams is essential to make timely decisions and adapt to changes in consumer behavior. Successfully managing these challenges not only impacts profitability but also helps build strong supplier relationships and ensures customer satisfaction.

What does a Merchandise Manager do?

A Merchandise Manager is responsible for selecting and purchasing the products that a retail store or company sells. They analyze market trends, manage inventory levels, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure that the right products are available at the right time and price. Additionally, they collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop promotional strategies and monitor product performance to maximize profitability. Their role is crucial in aligning product offerings with customer demand and company goals.

What is the difference between Merchandise Manager vs Product Buyer?

AspectMerchandise ManagerProduct Buyer
ResponsibilitiesOversees product assortment, manages vendor relationships, develops sales strategiesSources and selects products to purchase, negotiates prices, manages inventory levels
Required SkillsMerchandising strategy, leadership, data analysisNegotiation, market research, vendor management
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, e-commerce, wholesaleRetail, wholesale, online marketplaces
Common UsageIn larger retail organizations, responsible for overall product presentationIn retail, focused on product selection and procurement

The main difference between a Merchandise Manager and a Product Buyer lies in scope. Merchandise Managers oversee the entire merchandising strategy, including vendor relationships and sales goals, while Product Buyers focus specifically on selecting and purchasing products. Both roles require negotiation skills and industry knowledge, but Merchandise Managers typically have broader responsibilities in retail operations.

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Merchandise Manager

Merchandise Manager

Five Below

Portsmouth, NH • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 9 days ago


Five Below rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 769 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

610th of 713 rated retailers


Job description

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they'll tell you there's no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It's all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
  • Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is accurate and promotions are properly highlighted, following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates.
  • Manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation.
  • Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
  • Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
  • Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance.
  • Drives store sales and controls expenses: Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
  • Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines, ensuring promotional materials are displayed properly and updated regularly. Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • College experience preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of management experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Creative thinking
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Frequently operate cash register
  • Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
  • Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
  • Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
  • Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
  • Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time

Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered-check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Position Type:

Hourly

Position Starting At:

$19.00

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Five Below carries an ever-evolving and exciting assortment of cell phone cases and chargers, remote control cars, yoga pants, graphic tees, nail polish, footballs and soccer balls, tons of candy and seasonal must-haves for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more. Everything, everyday, is just $5 and below. Its stores are a vibrant, colorful and high-energy destination. Five Below products are grouped into one of eight in-store worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Crafts, Party, Candy and Now. Five Below's unique assortment features leading brands such as Lego®, Wilson®, HasbroTM and Peeps® and hot licenses from Disney® and Marvel® such as Frozen, Despicable Me, Avengers and Star WarsTM. Rounding out the assortment is merchandise packed with quality and value made exclusively for Five Below. Five Below was founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger, creator and founder of Encore Books and Zany Brainy along with Tom Vellios, former CEO of Zany Brainy, and current Chairman of Five Below. In early 2015, Joel Anderson, the former CEO of WalMart.com, was named CEO and President of Five Below. The Company (NASDAQ: FIVE) has achieved astounding growth, including a current string of 37 consecutive quarters of positive comparable stores sales growth (from Q2, 2006 to present). Five Below is poised to grow rapidly driven by a unique approach to targeting the teen and pre-teen customer with an edited assortment of trend-right, high quality merchandise that fosters universal appeal. With a highly differentiated shopping experience that delivers exceptional value within the $1-$5 pricing model, customers have a deep appreciation for the brand. There is a long runway for growth with compelling and consistent store performance backed by an experienced and passionate senior management team.

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Philadelphia, PA, US

Year founded

2002