The Retail Merchandising Assistant coordinates with buyers, vendors, stores, and internal groups to facilitate merchandising projects and processes. Assist merchandising teams with administrative and logistical support. Being a Retail Merchandising Assistant requires a high school diploma. Prepares and distributes reports and updates. In addition, Retail Merchandising Assistant typically reports to a manager. Being a Retail Merchandising Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Retail Merchandising Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
The Retail Merchandising Analyst works closely with store sales staff to improve the consumer buying experience by providing support for merchandising plans. Merchandise products and implement merchandising plans in a retail environment. Being a Retail Merchandising Analyst troubleshoots delivery or vendor issues and develop solutions to ensure product availability. Monitors inventories and sales and generates reports for product lines. In addition, Retail Merchandising Analyst coordinates maintenance of pricing, markdowns, on-order, and merchandising guidelines and product knowledge information with sellers. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Retail Merchandising Analyst occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Retail Merchandising Analyst typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
The Retail Merchandising Associate works closely with store sales staff with regard to shelf maintenance and trains staff on appropriate merchandising standards. Works within a retail environment to effectively merchandise products by applying appropriate store-wide and/or corporate-wide standards. Being a Retail Merchandising Associate may oversee one store or a group of area stores. Often responsible for promotional signage. In addition, Retail Merchandising Associate may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Retail Merchandising Associate gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Retail Merchandising Associate typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
The Retail Merchandising Manager utilizes customer insights, consumer trends, buying patterns, sales and inventory metrics, forecasting, and competitive landscape to partner across functions like finance, buying, and marketing to develop effective plans. Manages merchandising operations, develops and executes merchandising plans that will deliver volume and profit goals. Being a Retail Merchandising Manager trains and coaches merchandising staff to ensure that the product assortment reflects branding, seasonal, and customer demand. Identifies new suppliers and products that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. In addition, Retail Merchandising Manager requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, business or other related field. Typically reports to top management. The Retail 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. Working as a Retail 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.
The Retail Merchandising Supervisor implements merchandising plans for categories and locations. Supervises merchandising operations and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals. Being a Retail Merchandising Supervisor coaches and mentors merchandising staff to deliver product assortments that reflect branding, buying trends and support seasonal customer demand. Collaborates with marketing, finance, and buying to work with new suppliers and produce product inventories that reflect consumer preferences and drive sales. In addition, Retail Merchandising Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Retail 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. Working as a Retail Merchandising Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.