Merchandising Manager manages merchandising operations and develops and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals. Develops effective merchandising plans for categories and locations, utilizing data representing customer insights, consumer trends, buying patterns, sales and inventory metrics, forecasting, and competitive landscape. Being a Merchandising Manager collaborate with marketing, finance, and buying to Identify new suppliers and products that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. Coaches and mentors merchandising staff to produce product assortments that reflect branding, buying trends and support seasonal customer demand. Additionally, Merchandising Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, business or other related field. Typically reports to a director. The Merchandising Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Merchandising Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Merchandising Coordinator assists merchandising teams with administrative and logistical support. Coordinates with buyers, vendors, stores, and internal groups to facilitate merchandising projects and processes. Being a Merchandising Coordinator prepares and distributes reports and updates. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Merchandising Coordinator typically reports to a manager. The Merchandising Coordinator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Merchandising Coordinator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
Merchandising Supervisor supervises merchandising operations and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals. Implements merchandising plans for categories and locations. Being a Merchandising Supervisor collaborates with marketing, finance, and buying to work with new suppliers and produce product inventories that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. Coaches and mentors merchandising staff to deliver product assortments that reflect branding, buying trends and support seasonal customer demand. Additionally, Merchandising Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Merchandising Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Merchandising Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Merchandising Senior Manager manages merchandising operations and develops and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals. Develops effective merchandising plans for categories and locations, utilizing data representing customer insights, consumer trends, buying patterns, sales and inventory metrics, forecasting, and competitive landscape. Being a Merchandising Senior Manager collaborates with marketing, finance, and buying to Identify new suppliers and products that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. Coaches and mentors merchandising staff to produce product assortments that reflect branding, buying trends and support seasonal customer demand. Additionally, Merchandising Senior Manager requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, business or other related field. Typically reports to a director. The Merchandising Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Merchandising Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
Visual Merchandising Manager creates, develops, and implements all visual merchandising programs. Leads the design of in-store visual displays in support of the organization's sales objectives. Being a Visual Merchandising Manager creates effective displays and shopping experiences to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction. Visits store locations in an assigned region to communicate merchandising strategy and ensure quality of display implementations. Additionally, Visual Merchandising Manager may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Visual Merchandising Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Visual Merchandising Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.