Merchandising Manager Jobs in Arizona
Merchandising Manager jobs in Arizona are active and growing, with strong demand concentrated in retail, consumer goods, and distribution across the Phoenix metro, Tucson, and Scottsdale. Major employers with a sustained Arizona footprint include Walmart, PetSmart, and Bashas' Supermarkets, all of which staff merchandising managers at multiple levels from store-level coordinators to regional directors. The most in-demand specializations right now are planogram execution, category management, and omnichannel retail strategy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Open roles7
Top employerDollar Tree
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMusic
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Manager Merchandising Planning
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Sprouts Farmers Market
Manager Merchandising Planning
Phoenix, Arizona
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Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising
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At Home The Home Decor Superstore
Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Sr. Manager, eCommerce Merchandising
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Sr. Manager, eCommerce Merchandising
Phoenix, Arizona
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Merchandising Assistant Manager
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Dollar Tree
Merchandising Assistant Manager
Chino Valley, Arizona
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Assistant Manager, Merchandising
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Gap
Assistant Manager, Merchandising
Buckeye, Arizona
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Manager Merchandising Planning
Sprouts Farmers Market·Phoenix, Arizona
Job functions:
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview:
This will be a foundational role in the continual evolution of the Merchandising Planning, Pricing and Analytics function at Sprouts and requires collaboration and analytical leadership across multiple projects. This role will be expected to engage in sophisticated analyses including development of analytics for driving better decisions on buying, pricing, promotion effectiveness, revenue management, marketing, supply chain, and operations. The role is expected to provide timely, accurate and informative analytics used to assist management in making strategic decisions. The candidate is expected to be proficient in advanced statistical methods and/or optimization techniques, data mining and simulation.
Essential Functions:
Benefits:
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.
Why Sprouts:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
The Manager Merchandising Planning will partner with Merchandising, Merch Planning, IT, and other key stakeholders to drive financial and strategic objectives of the organization through insights and reporting.
This will be a foundational role in the continual evolution of the Merchandising Planning, Pricing and Analytics function at Sprouts and requires collaboration and analytical leadership across multiple projects. This role will be expected to engage in sophisticated analyses including development of analytics for driving better decisions on buying, pricing, promotion effectiveness, revenue management, marketing, supply chain, and operations. The role is expected to provide timely, accurate and informative analytics used to assist management in making strategic decisions. The candidate is expected to be proficient in advanced statistical methods and/or optimization techniques, data mining and simulation.
- Design and implement analytical tools and techniques for supporting merchandising, promotional planning and forecasting
- Think, act and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical business partners to fully understand the analytical needs, devise approaches and implement solutions via appropriate models
- Generate, analyze and distribute key business reports; review weekly, monthly and quarterly results, and provide stakeholders with key findings and recommendations
- Develop prototypes and proofs of concept for analytical approaches to validate assumptions and expected outcomes
- Identify data and suitable test cases to prove the algorithms’ ability to handle boundary conditions, and for measuring accuracy and efficacy
- Understand complexities and intricacies of multiple departments & channels to ensure that proposed analytical approaches work across the portfolio
- Develop and refine forecasting methodologies and operating mechanisms to continuously improve forecast accuracy
- Effectively present recommendations to colleagues for review and to all levels of the organization using various modes of communication/presentation
- In some cases, work with Product Management and IT teams to develop scalable solutions applying the analytics developed
- Serve as project lead for ad hoc projects by managing objectives, deliverables, and key milestones with minimal supervision
- Make sound decisions on routine matters and thrive in collaborative, constantly evolving environments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related field is required. MBA Preferred.
- Minimum experience: 5+ years designing analytics in retail/CPG/services industries
- Progressively increasing responsibility in analytical roles, merchandise planning, category management, or retail consulting (or related fields)
- Analytical mindset with detail orientation and entrepreneurial work ethic – in short, a “general athlete”
- Proven ability to execute with speed and a high degree of accuracy in a proof of concept environment
- Comfortable manipulating large amounts of data and problem-solving, generating impactful recommendations – bringing insights to action
- Highly adept in various systems, including superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong in SQL and MS Excel; familiarity with databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle etc.
- Strong mathematical background and hands-on experience in conducting statistical analysis, development of quantitative models and machine learning algorithms, and/or optimization routines
- Proven ability in applying theoretical knowledge to practical applications, data analysis, algorithmic prototyping, and data visualization
- Demonstrated skill with root cause analysis; able to spot when something isn’t quite right and audit with limited guidance
- A structured and creative thinker, able to toggle easily between the big themes and the little details; can effectively manage the short-term priorities and analysis while still focusing on the long-term vision
- Experience building, leading, and supervising teams
- Ability to influence organizations to pursue value-driving, data-led use-cases
- Demonstrated ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people, influencing them to get things done, and delivering value-added business results
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:
- Competitive pay
- Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
- Vacation accrual plan
- Opportunities for career growth
- 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
- Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Company paid short-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
- Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day!
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.
Grow with us!
If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
Sprouts Farmers Market
Manager Merchandising Planning
Phoenix, Arizona
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Master's degree in business administration
Job Description
Overview:
This will be a foundational role in the continual evolution of the Merchandising Planning, Pricing and Analytics function at Sprouts and requires collaboration and analytical leadership across multiple projects. This role will be expected to engage in sophisticated analyses including development of analytics for driving better decisions on buying, pricing, promotion effectiveness, revenue management, marketing, supply chain, and operations. The role is expected to provide timely, accurate and informative analytics used to assist management in making strategic decisions. The candidate is expected to be proficient in advanced statistical methods and/or optimization techniques, data mining and simulation.
Essential Functions:
Benefits:
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.
Why Sprouts:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
The Manager Merchandising Planning will partner with Merchandising, Merch Planning, IT, and other key stakeholders to drive financial and strategic objectives of the organization through insights and reporting.
This will be a foundational role in the continual evolution of the Merchandising Planning, Pricing and Analytics function at Sprouts and requires collaboration and analytical leadership across multiple projects. This role will be expected to engage in sophisticated analyses including development of analytics for driving better decisions on buying, pricing, promotion effectiveness, revenue management, marketing, supply chain, and operations. The role is expected to provide timely, accurate and informative analytics used to assist management in making strategic decisions. The candidate is expected to be proficient in advanced statistical methods and/or optimization techniques, data mining and simulation.
- Design and implement analytical tools and techniques for supporting merchandising, promotional planning and forecasting
- Think, act and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical business partners to fully understand the analytical needs, devise approaches and implement solutions via appropriate models
- Generate, analyze and distribute key business reports; review weekly, monthly and quarterly results, and provide stakeholders with key findings and recommendations
- Develop prototypes and proofs of concept for analytical approaches to validate assumptions and expected outcomes
- Identify data and suitable test cases to prove the algorithms’ ability to handle boundary conditions, and for measuring accuracy and efficacy
- Understand complexities and intricacies of multiple departments & channels to ensure that proposed analytical approaches work across the portfolio
- Develop and refine forecasting methodologies and operating mechanisms to continuously improve forecast accuracy
- Effectively present recommendations to colleagues for review and to all levels of the organization using various modes of communication/presentation
- In some cases, work with Product Management and IT teams to develop scalable solutions applying the analytics developed
- Serve as project lead for ad hoc projects by managing objectives, deliverables, and key milestones with minimal supervision
- Make sound decisions on routine matters and thrive in collaborative, constantly evolving environments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related field is required. MBA Preferred.
- Minimum experience: 5+ years designing analytics in retail/CPG/services industries
- Progressively increasing responsibility in analytical roles, merchandise planning, category management, or retail consulting (or related fields)
- Analytical mindset with detail orientation and entrepreneurial work ethic – in short, a “general athlete”
- Proven ability to execute with speed and a high degree of accuracy in a proof of concept environment
- Comfortable manipulating large amounts of data and problem-solving, generating impactful recommendations – bringing insights to action
- Highly adept in various systems, including superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong in SQL and MS Excel; familiarity with databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle etc.
- Strong mathematical background and hands-on experience in conducting statistical analysis, development of quantitative models and machine learning algorithms, and/or optimization routines
- Proven ability in applying theoretical knowledge to practical applications, data analysis, algorithmic prototyping, and data visualization
- Demonstrated skill with root cause analysis; able to spot when something isn’t quite right and audit with limited guidance
- A structured and creative thinker, able to toggle easily between the big themes and the little details; can effectively manage the short-term priorities and analysis while still focusing on the long-term vision
- Experience building, leading, and supervising teams
- Ability to influence organizations to pursue value-driving, data-led use-cases
- Demonstrated ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people, influencing them to get things done, and delivering value-added business results
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:
- Competitive pay
- Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
- Vacation accrual plan
- Opportunities for career growth
- 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
- Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Company paid short-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
- Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day!
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.
Grow with us!
If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandising manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or a related field
- Three or more years of merchandising or retail buying experience
- Proficiency with planogram software and space planning tools such as JDA or Apollo
- Demonstrated ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into floor strategies
- Experience collaborating with vendors, buyers, and store operations teams
- Strong project management skills and ability to meet seasonal reset deadlines
Merchandising Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a merchandising manager in Arizona?
Most merchandising manager roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or retail management, though some employers accept equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. Arizona does not require a state-issued license for this role. The typical path moves from associate or assistant merchandiser positions into management, often within Arizona's large retail and distribution employers. Earning a category management certification from the Category Management Association can strengthen a candidate's profile with Arizona's major grocery and big-box retailers.
How much do merchandising managers make in Arizona?
Merchandising managers in Arizona earn a median of about $145,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,510 for the lowest 10% to over $255,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire merchandising managers in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring merchandising managers in Arizona include Dollar Tree, Gap, and The Home Depot, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of retail headquarters and regional distribution operations, particularly in the greater Phoenix area, creates consistent demand from both national chains and regional grocery and consumer goods companies.
Which Arizona cities have the most merchandising manager jobs?
Phoenix, Mesa, and Buckeye account for the largest share of merchandising manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the most volume as the state's dominant retail and corporate hub, home to several regional retail headquarters and large distribution centers, while Tucson and Scottsdale contribute openings tied to regional grocery chains, specialty retail, and consumer brands with southwestern operations.
Are there remote merchandising manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Merchandising manager work is largely hands-on, involving store visits, planogram resets, and vendor meetings that require a physical presence. About 0% of merchandising manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve the more analytical side of the role, such as assortment planning, data analysis, and vendor negotiation rather than in-store execution.
How can I get hired as a merchandising manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a retail associate or visual merchandising coordinator role at one of Arizona's large retailers, such as Walmart, Target, or Fry's Food Stores, where internal promotion into merchandising management is common. PetSmart, headquartered in Phoenix, runs structured development programs that advance store-level employees into category and merchandising roles. Building competency in planogram software and completing a category management certification can accelerate the move from an entry-level retail position into a junior merchandising manager title.
Where can I find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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