The Retail Visual Display Merchandising Manager designs in-store visual displays in support of the organization's sales objectives. Creates, develops and implements all visual merchandising programs. Being a Retail Visual Display Merchandising Manager may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. May travel to store locations in an assigned region to communicate visual merchandising strategy. In addition, Retail Visual Display Merchandising Manager typically reports to top management. The Retail Visual Display 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. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Retail Visual Display Merchandising Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
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 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 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 Director directs and develops merchandising plans and operational systems to achieve financial objectives. Utilizes sales, research, and trend analytics to develop strategies for merchandise categories and optimize product assortments. Being a Merchandising Director develops merchandise plans and pricing that support key strategic initiatives, launches, top sellers, seasonal campaigns, and trends. Partners across functions to manage vendor relationships, identify new vendors, and negotiate favorable contract terms. Additionally, Merchandising Director requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, business or other related field. Typically reports to top management. The Merchandising Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Merchandising Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.