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Merchandise Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Merchandise Coordinator

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$17.80 - $18.30/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Gresham, OR · On-site

$17.80 - $18.30/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Canby, OR · On-site

$16.95 - $17.45/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Happy Valley, OR · On-site

$17.30 - $17.80/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Canby, OR · On-site

$16.95 - $17.45/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$17.80 - $18.30/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Gresham, OR · On-site

$17.80 - $18.30/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$17.30 - $17.80/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$17.30 - $17.80/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Happy Valley, OR · On-site

$17.30 - $17.80/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

Merchandise Coordinator

Canby, OR · On-site

$16.95 - $17.45/hr

Grow Your Career Responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent ...

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How much do merchandise jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for merchandise in Oregon is $19.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $19.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is merchandise?

Merchandise jobs involve managing the selection, presentation, and promotion of products in retail or wholesale environments. People in these roles work to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities and are attractively displayed to maximize sales. Common merchandise positions include merchandisers, buyers, planners, and visual merchandisers. These roles require a mix of analytical, creative, and communication skills to analyze trends, negotiate with suppliers, and create engaging displays.

What are different types of merchandising jobs?

Merchandising is a collection of strategies to encourage customer buying habits and increase sales. Merchandising jobs include the supplier who provides products to stores, the distributor who resells products to customers, and the merchandisers who design product displays for in-store and e-commerce sales. As a retail merchandiser, you handle marketing and promotional activities for brick-and-mortar stores. As a visual merchandiser, you set up product displays and organize floor plan layouts, and as a fashion merchandiser, you focus your efforts on apparel and accessories.

What are some common challenges faced by merchandise professionals in maintaining optimal inventory levels?

Merchandise professionals often face the challenge of balancing inventory to avoid both overstock and stockouts. Fluctuating consumer demand, supply chain delays, and inaccurate sales forecasts can complicate this task. To address these challenges, merchandise teams use data analytics, regular communication with suppliers, and collaboration with sales and marketing departments. Staying flexible and proactive helps ensure shelves are stocked with the right products at the right time.

What is the difference between Merchandise vs Retail Associate?

AspectMerchandiseRetail Associate
Primary RoleManaging inventory, product displays, and stock levelsAssisting customers, sales transactions, and store operations
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, stockrooms, or back-end retail areasFront-end retail stores, customer-facing areas
Required SkillsInventory management, visual merchandising, organizationCustomer service, communication, sales skills
Common CertificationsNone typically required, but inventory or merchandising courses helpCustomer service certifications or sales training

While both roles are integral to retail operations, merchandise focuses on inventory and product presentation behind the scenes, whereas retail associates engage directly with customers to facilitate sales. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within the retail industry.

What are the most commonly searched types of Merchandise jobs in Oregon?

The most popular types of Merchandise jobs in Oregon are:

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Merchandise jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Merchandise job openings:

Infographic showing various Merchandise job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 49% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $40,386 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Assistant Merchandise Manager- Specialty Foods

1-800-Flowers.com

Medford, OR • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

The Assistant Merchandise Manager will support the Merchandise Manager, Specialty Foods in all aspects of product development, assortment planning and communication. The Assistant Merchandise Manager is also accountable for assortment planning, pricing, cost negotiations and all channel placement through the entire product lifecycle. This position plays a key role in contributing to the achievement of sales and margin goals by achieving the financial goals and strategic objectives of an area of the business.
Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management

  • Support product development, internal and external; assortment planning; and profitability goals of the department providing timely analyses and accurate reporting.
  • Support Merchandise Manager in communicating related product information to all cross functional partners (Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Product Development).
  • Independently manage an area of the business; lead assortment planning, pricing, cost negotiations, and all channel placement through the entire product lifecycle.
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate actions to remove low contributing products from the assortment.
  • Ensure company and vendor deadlines are met through timely communication and asset acquisition (photo samples, product information, enclosures, product tasting samples).
  • Partner with inventory management team to assure that products are delivered in a timely manner to minimize out of stocks and lost sales.
  • Manage all system requirements, including assortment planning, item set ups, product information, price changes, others as needed.
  • Track and evaluate expiring merchandise; prepare recommendations for appropriate action to resolve immediate issues and eliminate expiring product in the future.
  • Participate in product tastings to determine placement in the assortment and/or to change product for production efficiencies.
  • Maintain current knowledge and understanding of key competitor's product and promotional trends and best merchandising practices in catalog, online, and direct marketing channels.
  • Assist in managing vendor relationships and external partner communication.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in conferences, trade shows, and educational opportunities as appropriate; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Business or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 1-3 years related experience in project management or a buying department.
  • Experience in gourmet food, gifting, and luxury goods desired.
  • Ability to analyze reports and draw conclusions/ recommendations.
  • Strong coordination skills, ability to multi-task and manage to a deadline.
  • Ability to work with multiple teams, vendors, partners and management.
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly in Excel required.
  • Strong presentation skills required. Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people and with all levels of management.
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