Merchandising Manager Jobs in New York
Merchandising Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in retail, fashion, consumer goods, and wholesale trade, with openings at every level from assistant merchandiser through senior director. Most hiring is in New York City, White Plains, and Melville, where established names like Macy's, Ralph Lauren, and Estée Lauder Companies maintain major merchandising operations. The most in-demand specialties are digital merchandising, apparel and accessories buying, and omnichannel inventory planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the Role:
Dashing Diva is seeking a strategic and results-driven eCommerce Merchandising Manager to lead product positioning, planning, and optimization across our DTC website. You’ll be responsible for curating product assortments, managing online merchandising, analyzing performance, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive conversion, maximize sell-through, and meet sales goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly analytical, and brings a strong understanding of consumer digital shopping behavior, eCommerce UX, and merchandising best practices.
What You Will Do:
- Lead product merchandising strategy for the Dashing Diva eCommerce business, owning how products are presented, prioritized, and sold across the site to drive revenue, conversion, and AOV.
- Own assortment strategy and demand forecasting across core, seasonal, and exclusive SKUs by leveraging historical performance, trend analysis, and marketing inputs to inform purchase orders, inventory flow, SKU rationalization, and markdown recommendations in partnership with Planning and Operations.
- Ensure products are accurately displayed with correct pricing, images, and descriptions and optimize homepage, category pages, product detail pages, educational landing pages & blogs for both brand storytelling and performance including SEO.
- Establish actionable plans to identify and improve underperforming SKUs or categories, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize visibility, positioning, promotional support, or assortment changes.
- Own promotional merchandising strategy, including bundles, sets, exclusives, and value messaging; partner with Ecommerce leadership on markdown cadence and clearance strategies.
- Identify underperforming SKUs or categories and develop strategies to improve sell-through.
- Optimize product discoverability by owning on-site search strategy, filters, navigation logic, and category architecture in collaboration with the Ecommerce Manager.
- Partner closely with Product Development and Marketing to ensure a compelling, differentiated assortment, including online exclusives, DTC-only offerings, and strategic cross-sell opportunities aligned to the promotional calendar.
- Manage on-site product subscriptions strategy, including product setup, assortment optimization, churn reduction initiatives, and subscriber experience, in partnership with the Ecommerce Manager and agency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, marketing, operations, and leadership teams—ensuring alignment across assortment, inventory, creative, and promotional strategies, while addressing any fulfillment issues or inventory risks.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related/equivalent field
- Shopify experience required
- 5+ years’ experience in online merchandising preferably in a DTC environment
- Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written / verbal communication
- Possess a high awareness of sales analytics, brand goals for growth and site navigation
- Strong understanding of UI, consumer digital shopping behavior
- Performance-driven, self-motivated for achievement
You’ll love working at Dashing Diva because:
- Great work environment to grow and learn new skills
- We are collaborative and work closely with each other
- We give everyone a chance to be creative and value input and feedback
- We participate in fun events like Beautycon, NYFW
- In-office catered breakfast, lunches, and team lunches, team outings, and team-building activities
- Perks: Health benefits (Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, Life), 401(k) matching, PTOs, Company holidays, Summer Fridays & more!
About Dashing Diva:
We see nails as a canvas for self-expression and an opportunity to let your personality shine. Whether rocking a French manicure or show-stopping stilettoes, all Divas are uniquely fabulous. We celebrate differences, the mold breakers, the trendsetters, and the risk-takers. These bold beauties are what inspired us to step out of the conventional salons and instead provide you options for your home to make even your manicurist jealous. Our mission is to create accessible, easy to use, at home products that fuel creativity of nail enthusiasts and manicure mavens alike. It’s all powered by one purpose – empowering you to “Own Your Diva” and wear it proudly from your fingers to your toes.
About the Role:
Dashing Diva is seeking a strategic and results-driven eCommerce Merchandising Manager to lead product positioning, planning, and optimization across our DTC website. You’ll be responsible for curating product assortments, managing online merchandising, analyzing performance, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive conversion, maximize sell-through, and meet sales goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly analytical, and brings a strong understanding of consumer digital shopping behavior, eCommerce UX, and merchandising best practices.
What You Will Do:
- Lead product merchandising strategy for the Dashing Diva eCommerce business, owning how products are presented, prioritized, and sold across the site to drive revenue, conversion, and AOV.
- Own assortment strategy and demand forecasting across core, seasonal, and exclusive SKUs by leveraging historical performance, trend analysis, and marketing inputs to inform purchase orders, inventory flow, SKU rationalization, and markdown recommendations in partnership with Planning and Operations.
- Ensure products are accurately displayed with correct pricing, images, and descriptions and optimize homepage, category pages, product detail pages, educational landing pages & blogs for both brand storytelling and performance including SEO.
- Establish actionable plans to identify and improve underperforming SKUs or categories, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize visibility, positioning, promotional support, or assortment changes.
- Own promotional merchandising strategy, including bundles, sets, exclusives, and value messaging; partner with Ecommerce leadership on markdown cadence and clearance strategies.
- Identify underperforming SKUs or categories and develop strategies to improve sell-through.
- Optimize product discoverability by owning on-site search strategy, filters, navigation logic, and category architecture in collaboration with the Ecommerce Manager.
- Partner closely with Product Development and Marketing to ensure a compelling, differentiated assortment, including online exclusives, DTC-only offerings, and strategic cross-sell opportunities aligned to the promotional calendar.
- Manage on-site product subscriptions strategy, including product setup, assortment optimization, churn reduction initiatives, and subscriber experience, in partnership with the Ecommerce Manager and agency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, marketing, operations, and leadership teams—ensuring alignment across assortment, inventory, creative, and promotional strategies, while addressing any fulfillment issues or inventory risks.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related/equivalent field
- Shopify experience required
- 5+ years’ experience in online merchandising preferably in a DTC environment
- Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written / verbal communication
- Possess a high awareness of sales analytics, brand goals for growth and site navigation
- Strong understanding of UI, consumer digital shopping behavior
- Performance-driven, self-motivated for achievement
You’ll love working at Dashing Diva because:
- Great work environment to grow and learn new skills
- We are collaborative and work closely with each other
- We give everyone a chance to be creative and value input and feedback
- We participate in fun events like Beautycon, NYFW
- In-office catered breakfast, lunches, and team lunches, team outings, and team-building activities
- Perks: Health benefits (Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, Life), 401(k) matching, PTOs, Company holidays, Summer Fridays & more!
About Dashing Diva:
We see nails as a canvas for self-expression and an opportunity to let your personality shine. Whether rocking a French manicure or show-stopping stilettoes, all Divas are uniquely fabulous. We celebrate differences, the mold breakers, the trendsetters, and the risk-takers. These bold beauties are what inspired us to step out of the conventional salons and instead provide you options for your home to make even your manicurist jealous. Our mission is to create accessible, easy to use, at home products that fuel creativity of nail enthusiasts and manicure mavens alike. It’s all powered by one purpose – empowering you to “Own Your Diva” and wear it proudly from your fingers to your toes.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Merchandising Manager Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dollar Tree2
- Foot Locker2
- The Home Depot2
- Bombas1
- Dashing Diva1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail9
- Luxury Goods1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandising manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or a closely related field required
- Three or more years of retail or wholesale merchandising experience in New York markets
- Proficiency with merchandise planning systems such as Oracle Retail or Blue Yonder
- Demonstrated experience managing assortment planning, open-to-buy budgets, and vendor negotiations
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel or data visualization tool experience
- Familiarity with New York wholesale or fashion industry buying calendars and market weeks
Merchandising Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a merchandising manager in New York?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, retail management, or business, followed by entry-level buying or planning roles in New York's retail or wholesale sector. No state-issued license is required for this role in New York. Employers across New York City's Garment District and major retail headquarters typically promote from assistant buyer or planning analyst positions, so starting in those roles builds the category experience needed to advance into management.
How much do merchandising managers make in New York?
Merchandising managers in New York earn a median of about $217,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $107,670 for the lowest 10% to over $378,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire merchandising managers in New York?
Employers hiring merchandising managers in New York right now include Dollar Tree, Foot Locker, and The Home Depot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense concentration of retail headquarters, fashion brands, and consumer goods companies makes it one of the country's most consistent markets for this role.
Which New York cities have the most merchandising manager jobs?
New York, Central Islip, and Huntington have the most merchandising manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is home to the headquarters or major offices of most major U.S. retail and fashion brands, while White Plains and Melville draw volume from large regional retail and consumer goods employers based in Westchester and Long Island.
Are there remote merchandising manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Merchandising management involves frequent collaboration with vendors, store teams, and product samples, making it more on-site than fully remote by nature. About 7% of merchandising manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in digital merchandising and e-commerce planning functions.
How can I get hired as a merchandising manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an assistant buyer or merchandise coordinator role at one of New York City's large retail or fashion employers, many of which run structured rotational or development programs for early-career candidates. Retailers like Macy's and wholesale brands based in the Garment District regularly post associate-level openings that lead into merchandising management. A portfolio demonstrating assortment analysis, trend research, or category planning, along with relevant coursework from a fashion or business program, gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from each listing.
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