Merchandising Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Merchandising Manager jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with demand concentrated in retail, consumer goods, home furnishings, and grocery across seniority levels from entry-level coordinator through senior director. The largest hiring markets are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where companies like Lowe's, Food Lion, and Belk maintain major operations. The most sought-after specialties include visual merchandising, planogram execution, and category management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Role at Dollar Tree:
As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll focus on merchandising and processing freight.
Your job duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities
Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash
Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines
Maintain areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards
Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
Other duties as assigned*
In addition, you’ll assist the Store Manager with the following duties as assigned:
Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards
Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated, in accordance with productivity standards
Ensure that the sales floor is sales-effective
Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items
Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners
Your Skills and Experience:
Prior retail and management experience is preferred
Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required
Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Retirement plans with matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance
Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
And much more!
Who We Are:
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Merchandising Manager Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dollar Tree16

- Belk6

- Michaels2

- Advance Auto Parts2

- Lowe's Home Improvement2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandising manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management, or a related field
- Proven experience managing planograms, resets, and retail floor execution
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales data and inventory reports
- Proficiency with merchandising software and retail management systems
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with buyers and vendors
- Ability to travel to multiple store locations across the North Carolina region
Merchandising Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a merchandising manager in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a merchandising manager, so the path runs through education and retail experience. Most employers in the state expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or retail management and several years of floor-level or coordinator experience. Building skills in planogram compliance, vendor relations, and category analysis strengthens any application, and certifications from retail industry organizations can give candidates an additional edge.
How much do merchandising managers make in North Carolina?
Merchandising managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $150,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,350 for the lowest 10% to over $297,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire merchandising managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring merchandising managers in North Carolina right now include Dollar Tree, Belk, and Michaels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's strong retail and consumer goods base, anchored by major corporate presences in the Charlotte and Raleigh metros, means hiring across both national chains and regional operators.
Which North Carolina cities have the most merchandising manager jobs?
Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and Cary hold the most merchandising manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because it serves as the headquarters or major regional hub for retailers like Belk and Lowe's, while Raleigh's growth in retail and consumer brands drives demand there, and Greensboro's distribution and logistics infrastructure supports a steady volume of merchandising roles.
Are there remote merchandising manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Merchandising manager work is hands-on by nature, typically involving store visits, planogram resets, and in-person vendor meetings, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 100% of merchandising manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with most of those concentrated in corporate category management or e-commerce merchandising functions rather than field-based roles.
How can I get hired as a merchandising manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a merchandising coordinator or retail sales associate role at a North Carolina-based retailer or grocery chain. Companies like Lowe's and Food Lion regularly hire entry-level candidates into store operations and planogram execution roles that build toward management. A degree in business or marketing helps, and completing a retail management certificate from a North Carolina community college system program strengthens applications considerably for those without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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