Merchandising Manager
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
At a Glance
Merchandising Manager earns an average of $68,681/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4.7–5.5 years. Top skills: Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service.
$68,681/yr
High school or GED
4.7–5.5 years
17
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Median Wage
$47,320/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-5.0%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Merchandising
Marketing
Retail Sales
Lifting Ability
Selling Techniques
Loss Prevention
Performance Review
Safety Procedures
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Inventory Management
Marketing Management
Product Knowledge
Urgent Care
Customer Complaint Resolution
Animal Health
Talent Management
Visual Merchandising
Common Skills (13)
Sales
Customer Service
Leadership
Scheduling
Planning
Operations
Management
Accountability
Coaching
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Team Leadership
Related Specializations
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