Director Of Merchandising Jobs in New Mexico
Director Of Merchandising jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, where retail chains, grocery operations, and specialty consumer goods companies maintain regional buying and planning teams. Established employers with sustained hiring in the state include Walmart's regional operations, Smith's Food and Drug, and Sephora's Southwest distribution and field teams. The most in-demand specialties are category management, visual merchandising leadership, and omnichannel planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Team Leadership
- Schedules Merchandising Service team and manages resources for the team to drive efficient project execution in fulfillment of the overall Merchandising Service strategy
- Guides Merchandising Service Associates (MSAs) around project priorities, scheduling, expectations, and needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
- Delivers onboarding and training, provides on-the-job coaching, and mentors MSAs
- Coaches MSAs on performance
- Creates tailored developments plans for MSAs by analyzing metric and individual strengths, weaknesses, and needs
- Handles disciplinary actions and proactively partners with HR business partner
- Manages project, travel, display, fixture expenses and weekly payroll
- Identifies and resolves project and/or store-level issues using available resources
- Summarizes and communicates project information, updates, and feedback on project execution with store team, field leaders, and corporate teams
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, merchandising, and displays to be shared across the district, region, and enterprise, as appropriate
- Lead team to merchandise our live goods in garden centers
- Lead teams ranging from 11-21 people
- Collaborate with Field Project managers on large third party labor projects when needed
- Customer Service
- Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
- Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
- Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
- Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
- Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
- Supports those that directly help customers by providing the tools and resources needed
- Lead daily price change execution, audit and update price labels inside and outside the store
- In-stock
- Oversees that merchandise is stocked, fronted, and fully packed down in assigned area according to planogram
- Confirms that all signage, reorder stickers, pricing, and product information is accurate
- Confirms all product displays, resets, and bay integrity efforts are completed according to Lowe's specifications, planograms, and merchandising and safety standards
- Collaborates with receiving departments in assigned stores to establish or revise the staging process for reset product and product support materials
- Leads efforts of buyback items and ensures they are pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
- Oversees the proper processing of damaged products
- Clean and Safe Stores
- Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
- Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
- Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
- Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
- Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
- Maintain point-of-sale signage including bin plus beam label stock ensuring all bin locators are placed and price changes are activated
- Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED General Studies or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 2 Years Customer service or retail experience in a fast-paced retail environment (or 1 year of Lowe's store experience)
- 1 Year Experience as a team lead or leading others in an informal capacity
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience including coaching/training and evaluating the performance of direct reports
- Merchandising experience including reading planograms, setting up and tearing down displays
- Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.See All 33 Director Of Merchandising Jobs in New Mexico
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Director Of Merchandising Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tractor Supply26

- Dollar Tree2

- American Eagle Outfitters2

- Target1

- ActionLink1

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of merchandising jobs across New Mexico.
- Bachelor's degree in merchandising, retail management, business, or a closely related field
- Seven or more years of progressive merchandising experience including team leadership
- Demonstrated expertise in category management, assortment planning, or inventory optimization
- Experience using merchandising or retail analytics platforms such as JDA or Oracle Retail
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across buying, marketing, and supply chain teams
- Ability to interpret sales data and translate insights into actionable merchandising strategies
Director Of Merchandising Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of merchandising in New Mexico?
Director of merchandising roles in New Mexico require no state-issued license, but most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, or retail management followed by progressive experience in buying, planning, or category management. Candidates typically move up through associate buyer or merchandise analyst roles at New Mexico retailers or regional distribution operations before stepping into director-level positions. A strong portfolio of category performance results accelerates the path considerably.
Which companies hire director of merchandisings in New Mexico?
Employers hiring director of merchandisings in New Mexico right now include Tractor Supply, Dollar Tree, and American Eagle Outfitters, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. New Mexico's retail and grocery sectors, anchored by regional chains and national brands with Southwest operations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, sustain consistent demand for senior merchandising leadership.
Which New Mexico cities have the most director of merchandising jobs?
The cities with the most director of merchandising openings in New Mexico are Albuquerque, Hobbs, and Las Vegas. Albuquerque drives the largest share of demand as New Mexico's primary commercial center, home to the state's biggest retail footprints and regional headquarters, while Santa Fe and Las Cruces contribute openings tied to specialty retail, grocery chains, and hospitality-adjacent consumer goods operations.
How can I get hired as a director of merchandising in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a merchandise analyst, assistant buyer, or retail coordinator role at a New Mexico retailer or grocery operation, where you build the category and planning skills that director positions require. Smith's Food and Drug and regional Walmart operations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces regularly bring in entry-level planners and coordinators who can grow into senior roles. Building proficiency in retail analytics tools and completing a certificate in retail management or supply chain from the University of New Mexico strengthens your candidacy meaningfully.
Where can I find and apply to director of merchandising jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to director of merchandising jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Mexico openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target employers, and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and location preferences.
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