Director Of Merchandising Jobs
Director Of Merchandising jobs are open across retail, fashion, grocery, and e-commerce, from mid-level buying managers stepping up to senior and VP-level leaders, with specializations in assortment planning, private label development, and category management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 26+ Director Of Merchandising jobs
The Wash Tub Car Wash is a family-owned car wash care and detail center with gift shops. Founded in 1986, The Wash Tub provides services to over one million cars per year and have 24 locations throughout San Antonio, Kerrville, San Marcos and Austin areas. Each location welcomes guests into a comfortable waiting area that has seating, workstations and an unexpected gift shop/boutique! We are looking for dynamic Director of Retail Operations!
An ideal candidate would have a well-rounded retail management, merchandising, and buying background.
Responsibilities:
Set and meet or exceed financial goals for the gift shops
Meet all company expectations
Select merchandise and curate product assortments
Build relationships with suppliers and sales reps
Analyze past sales patterns and anticipate our customers’ buying needs
Use market trend analysis information in pricing strategies to ensure we are competitive
Mark down merchandise to move inventory
Design flow and placement of fixtures, seating and merchandise in the store
Create merchandise displays to attract customers
Make changes to displays as needed
Must thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
Must think outside the box
Strong communication and organizational skills a must
Contribute to the social media content
Develop relationships with cashiers and other store team members
Coach cashiers on suggestive selling and keeping the store clean and tidy
Virtually attend and contribute to monthly cashier meeting
Provide outstanding customer service to all external and internal guests
Continue expanding food and beverge program in more store locations
Foster a team environment
Manage the warehouse team including assistant director, inventory control specialist and inventory assistant
Provide coaching, goal setting and growth opportunites for warehouse support staff
Must be able to work in a warehouse with extreme weather conditions
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced change environment
Must be able to drive to and from multiple stores per day
Some light travel may be required
Delegate tasks as needed
Approximatley 40% of time is spent in stores and 60% in office/warehouse
Minimum: 2 years merchandising experience in a retail environment and
2 years leadership with buying experience.
Must be able to pass criminal background, credit check, reference verification and pre-employment drug screen. High School Diploma or GED.
Our Benefits Include: Competitive base pay plus incentives. Paid Vacation. Medical, Dental and Supplemental Insurance. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Free Car Washes.
The Wash Tub is a Drug Free Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Job Type: After hours and some weekends if needed
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Wash Tub Car Wash is a family-owned car wash care and detail center with gift shops. Founded in 1986, The Wash Tub provides services to over one million cars per year and have 24 locations throughout San Antonio, Kerrville, San Marcos and Austin areas. Each location welcomes guests into a comfortable waiting area that has seating, workstations and an unexpected gift shop/boutique! We are looking for dynamic Director of Retail Operations!
An ideal candidate would have a well-rounded retail management, merchandising, and buying background.
Responsibilities:
Set and meet or exceed financial goals for the gift shops
Meet all company expectations
Select merchandise and curate product assortments
Build relationships with suppliers and sales reps
Analyze past sales patterns and anticipate our customers’ buying needs
Use market trend analysis information in pricing strategies to ensure we are competitive
Mark down merchandise to move inventory
Design flow and placement of fixtures, seating and merchandise in the store
Create merchandise displays to attract customers
Make changes to displays as needed
Must thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
Must think outside the box
Strong communication and organizational skills a must
Contribute to the social media content
Develop relationships with cashiers and other store team members
Coach cashiers on suggestive selling and keeping the store clean and tidy
Virtually attend and contribute to monthly cashier meeting
Provide outstanding customer service to all external and internal guests
Continue expanding food and beverge program in more store locations
Foster a team environment
Manage the warehouse team including assistant director, inventory control specialist and inventory assistant
Provide coaching, goal setting and growth opportunites for warehouse support staff
Must be able to work in a warehouse with extreme weather conditions
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced change environment
Must be able to drive to and from multiple stores per day
Some light travel may be required
Delegate tasks as needed
Approximatley 40% of time is spent in stores and 60% in office/warehouse
Minimum: 2 years merchandising experience in a retail environment and
2 years leadership with buying experience.
Must be able to pass criminal background, credit check, reference verification and pre-employment drug screen. High School Diploma or GED.
Our Benefits Include: Competitive base pay plus incentives. Paid Vacation. Medical, Dental and Supplemental Insurance. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Free Car Washes.
The Wash Tub is a Drug Free Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Job Type: After hours and some weekends if needed
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Director Of Merchandising Jobs by Experience Level
See All 26 Director Of Merchandising Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsDirector Of Merchandising Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Fashion & Apparel
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of merchandising jobs.
- Proven experience managing open-to-buy budgets and inventory planning across multiple categories
- Strong record of leading cross-functional teams including buying, planning, and allocation
- Proficiency with merchandising systems and retail analytics platforms
- Experience developing and executing assortment strategy aligned to financial targets
- Background in vendor negotiation, margin management, and supplier relationship development
- Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, retail management, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Director Of Merchandising Job Search
Quantify your assortment impact on your resume
Generic merchandising titles blend together. Hiring managers respond to numbers tied to outcomes: sell-through rate improvements, margin gains from assortment resets, or inventory turn changes you drove. Ground each role in the P&L results you owned, not the tasks you performed.
Target openings by category specialty
Director of merchandising roles vary heavily by category, and companies hire for apparel, home goods, grocery, and hardlines very differently. Filter your search by the category you know deepest so your application arrives as a genuine subject-matter expert rather than a generalist.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of merchandising openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Refresh your merchant vocabulary before interviews
Interviewers at director level will probe your fluency with terms like open-to-buy management, SKU rationalization, margin mix, and vendor co-op structures. Review the specific language used in the job description and be ready to connect each term to a decision you made.
Prepare a portfolio of assortment plans or line reviews
Many director of merchandising candidates overlook work samples. Bring a de-identified assortment plan, a category line review deck, or a vendor negotiation brief that shows how you structure decisions. Tangible artifacts set you apart when competing against candidates with similar titles.
Negotiate using full comp, not just base salary
Director of merchandising offers often include annual bonus tied to margin or sell-through targets, merchandise discounts, and long-term incentive plans. Understand the full structure before accepting so you can negotiate each component, not just the base.
Director Of Merchandising Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of merchandisings?
The companies hiring the most director of merchandisings right now include L.L. Bean, ALO, and Gap, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Retail chains, department stores, and vertically integrated brands tend to post the highest volume of director-level openings.
How many director of merchandising jobs are remote?
About 27% of director of merchandising openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a role that still involves significant in-person collaboration with buying teams and vendors. Sub-specialties like digital merchandising and e-commerce assortment planning tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to brick-and-mortar-focused roles.
How do you become a director of merchandising?
Most directors of merchandising move up through assistant buyer and buyer roles before stepping into management. Building experience in category ownership, open-to-buy management, and vendor negotiations is foundational. From there, taking on team leadership responsibilities and demonstrating measurable margin or sell-through results is what typically opens the path to director-level consideration.
Can you get hired as a director of merchandising without much experience?
Breaking directly into a director title with limited experience is difficult because the role carries real P&L responsibility, but you can position yourself strategically. Focus on roles titled senior buyer, merchandise manager, or category manager that include team leadership and financial accountability. Companies promoting from within often elevate strong performers from these roles into director positions ahead of external candidates.
What does the director of merchandising interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and compensation expectations, followed by a structured interview with the VP of merchandising or a cross-functional panel. Many companies include a case study or presentation asking you to evaluate an assortment problem, build a line review, or propose a category strategy. Reference checks and a final executive conversation are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of merchandising jobs?
You can find and apply to director of merchandising jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your category expertise and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 26 Director Of Merchandising Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs