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How much do merchandiser director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchandiser director in Baton Rouge, LA is $122,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $144,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges a merchandiser director faces when aligning product assortment with market trends?

A Merchandiser Director must balance historical sales data, emerging market trends, and inventory constraints to create a product assortment that resonates with target customers. One key challenge is predicting shifts in consumer preferences and swiftly adapting the assortment plan while minimizing excess stock or missed sales opportunities. This often requires close collaboration with buying, planning, and marketing teams, as well as strong analytical skills to interpret data and market intelligence. Staying agile and fostering open communication across departments are essential for success in this role.

What is a merchandiser director?

Merchandiser Directors are senior professionals responsible for developing and overseeing merchandising strategies within a retail organization. They manage product selection, pricing, and placement to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends. Their role often includes leading cross-functional teams, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with suppliers. Merchandiser Directors play a crucial part in shaping the overall product assortment and customer experience in stores or online.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchandiser director?

To thrive as a Merchandiser Director, you need a deep understanding of merchandising strategy, product lifecycle management, and strong analytical skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Expertise with retail management systems, inventory planning tools, and data analytics platforms is highly valuable. Leadership, negotiation, and effective communication skills help you manage teams, collaborate with suppliers, and drive cross-functional initiatives. These competencies are crucial for optimizing product assortments, driving profitability, and ensuring market competitiveness.

What are the most commonly searched types of Merchandiser jobs in Baton Rouge, LA?

The most popular types of Merchandiser jobs in Baton Rouge, LA are:

What cities near Baton Rouge, LA are hiring for Merchandiser Director jobs?

Cities near Baton Rouge, LA with the most Merchandiser Director job openings:

Infographic showing various Merchandiser Director job openings in Baton Rouge, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,472 per year, or $58.9 per hour.

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Job description

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute "start to finish" variable tasks such as planograms, signage, price changes, as well as provide support for other tasks including merchandise and fixture assembly, and the maintenance of all signage. This position will interact with customers and team members, while providing legendary customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

As a FAST Team Member, it is essential that you be available, flexible, adaptable and service-oriented, as you must be able to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Work scheduled shifts dictated by business needs.
  • Communicate proactively and regularly with District FAST Supervisor and Store Operations on work completion, issues, and offer solutions to overcome.
  • Complete planograms and resets accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain visual merchandise standards.
  • Perform project related measurements.
  • Complete store layout initiatives.
  • Complete store price changes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Install, update, and maintain store signage including, but not limited to, Circulars, Price Cuts and Managers' Specials.
  • Assemble merchandise, fixtures and PDQs.
  • Perform recovery and review planogram integrity.
  • Make the customer a priority when approached and provide legendary customer service while in stores through the use of GURA:
    • Greet the Customer
    • Uncover the Customers' needs
    • Recommend products
    • Ask for the Sale
  • Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines.
  • Team Members also may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications

Experience:   Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required.  Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is preferred.  Must be 18 years of age or older.

Education:  A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.  Regardless of education level, FAST Team Members must be able to read, write and count accurately. 
 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
  • Must be self-directed and have the ability to complete assignments with little to no assistance.
Working Conditions
  • Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
  • Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours
  • Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to be near or around birds/poultry.
  • Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
  • Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50 pounds, throughout the store.
  • Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead.
  • Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack).
  • Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required training.
  • Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers
  • FAST Team Member is a non-sedentary position.
  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Reaching overhead
  • Sitting
  • Standing (not walking)
  • Walking
Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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