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Merchandising Manager Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Merchandise Manager

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Florence, KY · On-site

$49K - $61K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Madisonville, KY · On-site

$43K - $53K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Elizabethtown, KY

$45K - $56K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Florence, KY · On-site

$49K - $61K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Madisonville, KY · On-site

$43K - $53K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Madisonville, KY · On-site

$43K - $53K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

$45K - $56K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandise Manager

Florence, KY · On-site

$49K - $61K/yr

Retail management: proven ability with monitoring inventory levels, achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, and executing merchandising directives. * Leadership management ...

Merchandiser

Lexington, KY · On-site

$15 - $17.50/hr

Access Burpee's retail customer portal regularly for work assignments, shipment updates and projects, as assigned by the Retail Merchandising Manager (RMM). * Assemble and dismantle Burpee Seed ...

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How much do merchandising manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchandising manager in Kentucky is $50,665.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,400.00 and $53,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a merchandising manager typically collaborate with other departments to drive sales?

Merchandising Managers work closely with buying, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure product assortments align with customer demand and promotional strategies. They regularly communicate with buyers to select and plan product ranges, collaborate with marketing to develop in-store and digital campaigns, and coordinate with store managers to optimize product placement and inventory levels. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for driving sales and ensuring a cohesive brand experience across all channels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchandising manager?

To thrive as a Merchandising Manager, you need expertise in inventory management, sales analysis, and product assortment planning, often supported by a degree in business or merchandising. Familiarity with retail analytics software, inventory management systems, and point-of-sale (POS) tools is typically required. Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills help drive team performance and foster relationships with suppliers. These skills ensure optimal product mix, maximize sales and profitability, and maintain a competitive edge in the retail market.

Is merchandising a difficult job?

Merchandising managers oversee product presentation, inventory, and sales strategies, which can involve managing multiple tasks and coordinating with teams. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze sales data, making it moderately challenging depending on the complexity of the retail environment. Experience with merchandising software and a good understanding of market trends can also be beneficial.

What does a merchandising manager do?

A merchandising manager is responsible for coordinating marketing tactics to align buyer habits with stocking, pricing, and presentation strategies in stores to increase sales. In this career, you’re required to stay updated on marketing strategies and adjust your approach as needed. Duties include researching target demographics, writing reports on consumer buying trends, and designing in-store displays or assisting your design team with these tasks. You’re also responsible for determining which items should be on sale and when. Qualifications for this job usually include previous experience in retail or vendor sales, strong analytical skills, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

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Infographic showing various Merchandising Manager job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,665 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Merchandising Manager

Five Below

Louisville, KY

$15/hr

Full-time

Medical

Re-posted 23 days ago


Five Below rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 798 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

648th of 730 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
  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

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:

$15.00

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About Five Below

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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