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Grocery Outlet

Merchandising Manager

Emeryville, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

The Merchandising Manager reports to the Director of New Store Merchandising. The Merchandising Manager partners and work in conjunction with the Store Operator, Director of New Store Merchandising ...

KnitWell Group

Merchandising Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$53K - $65K/yr

POSITION OVERVIEW In partnership with the Store Manager, Merchandise Managers create an engaging and welcoming environment. The Merchandising Manager cultivates an inclusive culture that provides ...

Michaels Stores

Merchandising Manager

Escondido, CA

$18.25 - $23.30/hr

Store - S.DG-ESCONDIDO, CA The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ...

Michaels Stores, Inc.

Merchandising Manager

Escondido, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.30/hr

Store - S.DG-ESCONDIDO, CA The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ...

Michaels Stores

PT Merchandising Manager

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.10/hr

Store - LA-MONROVIA, CA The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ensures ...

Michaels Stores, Inc.

PT Merchandising Manager

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.10/hr

Store - LA-MONROVIA, CA The Merchandise Manager drives merchandising and operational execution, including truck processing, inventory routines, planogram sets, and visual standards. This role ensures ...

Alpinestars

Visual Merchandising Manager

Torrance, CA

$85K - $100K/yr

Brand Presentation & In-Store Experience * Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies to ... Project Management: Ability to lead multiple projects, work within budgets, and meet tight ...

Living Spaces

Visual Merchandising Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$73K - $98K/yr

Ensure the store is "Grand Opening Ready" by managing all aspects of merchandising, visual presentation, and labeling. Validate the completion and execution of Sales Merchandising Fundamentals. Guest ...

Living Spaces

Visual Merchandising Manager

Millbrae, CA · On-site

$74K - $99K/yr

Ensure the store is "Grand Opening Ready" by managing all aspects of merchandising, visual presentation, and labeling. Validate the completion and execution of Sales Merchandising Fundamentals. Guest ...

L'AGENCE

VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

As the Visual Merchandising Manager, you will be the steward of the L'AGENCE in-store aesthetic ... Store Strategy: Oversee all floor sets, continuously assess store displays, and collaborate with ...

Kohl's

Full-Time Store Merchandising Supervisor

Tustin, CA · On-site

$23.50 - $36.45/hr

Execute store merchandising standards following visual merchandising direction, accomplishing ... Merchandising Manager * Maintain a well recovered selling floor where product is displayed in a ...

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

To thrive as a Store Merchandising Manager, you need expertise in visual merchandising, retail operations, inventory management, and typically a background in retail management or related education. Familiarity with planogram software, retail analytics tools, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is important. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you motivate teams and execute merchandising strategies. These competencies are crucial for driving sales, optimizing store layouts, and ensuring a compelling customer experience.

What does a store merchandising manager do?

A Store Merchandising Manager oversees the presentation and organization of products within a retail store to maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. They are responsible for planning product displays, managing inventory levels, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with vendors and store staff. Their goal is to ensure that merchandise is attractive, accessible, and aligned with current trends and promotional strategies. This role often involves training staff on merchandising standards and monitoring store layouts to optimize product placement.

What is the difference between Store Merchandising Manager vs Store Visual Merchandiser?

AspectStore Merchandising Manager
Primary FocusOversees product placement, inventory, and sales strategies across multiple stores or locations.
ResponsibilitiesDevelops merchandising plans, manages staff, analyzes sales data, and ensures brand consistency.
Work EnvironmentManagement level, often in corporate or regional offices, with store visits.
CredentialsBachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; experience in retail merchandising.

The Store Merchandising Manager focuses on strategic planning and management of merchandising operations, while the Store Visual Merchandiser primarily handles in-store displays and visual presentation. Both roles are essential in retail, but the manager has broader responsibilities including team leadership and sales analysis.

What are some common challenges store merchandising managers face, and how can they effectively address them?

Store Merchandising Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing corporate visual guidelines with local customer preferences, managing frequent product turnover, and optimizing floor layouts for both aesthetics and sales. Success in this role requires strong communication skills to coordinate with store teams and suppliers, data-driven decision-making to respond to sales trends, and adaptability to quickly implement merchandising changes. Building collaborative relationships with both front-line staff and upper management can help ensure smooth execution and continuous improvement.
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Merchandising Manager

Grocery Outlet

Emeryville, CA • On-site, Remote

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Grocery Outlet rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 412 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description

About Grocery Outlet:
  • Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
  • Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
  • Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the team:
Our Sales and Merchandising team's mission is to build a strong foundation of Independent Operator talent, coach and develop our Independent Operators, and assist their efforts in maintaining overall productivity and success in their store. Our team is collaborative and authentic as we promote open and respectful relationships between Independent Operators and Grocery Outlet. Successful members of our team use their analytical ability and drive to complete store operations projects on time and provide excellent customer service to team members, GOI employees, operators, and vendors.
About this role:
The Merchandising Manager oversees the on-site retail merchandising team to successfully execute New Store Openings, Remodels, and Company Initiatives. The Merchandising Manager reports to the Director of New Store Merchandising. The Merchandising Manager partners and work in conjunction with the Store Operator, Director of New Store Merchandising, Director of Store Design, Vendors and Buying Department to ensure the assigned projects are completed according to project schedule.
Responsibilities Include:
You will ensure all projects are completed successfully by providing leadership, daily planning, project communication, and onsite problem solving and decision making during the execution of new projects.
  • Primary contact and resource for all market merchandising communication and execution.
  • Train and develop Retail Merchandisers in key company procedures of receiving, merchandising, pricing, safety, and operational systems.
  • Safety Captain for the Retail Merchandising Team.
  • Recruits and hires the Retail Merchandising team members.
  • Coordinates and communicates with the Director of Merchandising to ensure all fixtures are installed according to specifications.
  • Tracks and submits the Retail Merchandising bi-weekly payroll.
  • Coordinates with Inventory Planning and Purchasing Team's to obtain the right inventory mix per store.
  • Coordinates with Logistics Supervisor to schedule delivery of product and communicate replenishment issues.
  • Coordinates with Construction to resolve any open construction issues.
  • Coordinates with Marketing to resolve any signage and décor issues.
  • Schedules team travel according to company travel policy.
  • Plan, prepare, and merchandise new stores for opening store physical inventory process.
  • Deliver assigned New Stores, Remodels, and Capital Initiatives projects on planned schedule.
  • Conduct team reviews.
  • Responsible for managing project budgets
  • Model the way, as a professional manager and leader while working in the field representing Grocery Outlet, Inc.

Travel is approximately 80-90% of the time. Our Set Crew team is constantly moving to new locations to help build new stores, and remodel old stores, so flexibility in schedule and travel is a must. If you are excited by the idea of seeing new places, and meeting new people, this is the job for you.
About The Pay:
  • Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Annually
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Equity
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
  • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and supervisory ability and behavior.
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional written and verbal skills.
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional typing skills and working knowledge of computers with Excel and Word applications.
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional competency with Outlook and able to arrange meetings through Outlook Calendar.
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional competency with Google drive and Excel.
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional time management, and organizational skills.
  • Bonus if you have: 5 years of experience in supervising a high-volume retail store and/or supervising the openings or remodeling of the same.

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