Merchandising Manager Jobs in Texas
Merchandising Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in retail, consumer packaged goods, and wholesale distribution, with openings at every level from entry-level assistant to senior director. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, home to established employers like Walmart's Sam's Club division, H-E-B, and Neiman Marcus, all of which maintain significant Texas operations. Visual merchandising, planogram management, and category management are the most consistently sought specialties across Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- You have a passion for driving sales: As a key LOD (Leader on Duty), you're an expert at driving sales by maximizing Fitting Room and Salesfloor productivity and building guest loyalty through a best-in-class guest experience. You contribute to the overall financial success of the store by analyzing reporting and daily trends to make strategic business decisions. You're the Store Team Leader's right hand in developing short and long-term business plans to drive key KPIs.
- You're a merchandising innovator : You coach your team to deliver an outstanding guest experience by ensuring your store is always representative of AEO Brand Standards. You ensure your store stays in tip-top shape by #leading day-to-day merchandising, sell-through adjustments and replenishment. You have a keen eye for merchandising opportunities and are always ready with a game plan to take action!
- You're a people leader: You're all about motivating and inspiring your team through AEO's core values. You're a role-model leader and you always hold your team accountable to rocking AEO's customer service standards, especially on the Salesfloor and in the Fitting Room.
- You've got an eye for talent and a love of training: You make it a top priority to recruit and hire strong talent to ensure the store is always staffed to meet business needs. You take pride in training and developing your team to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to the best of their abilities.
- You know that teamwork makes the dream work: You know that building a great team requires you to consistently provide ongoing performance feedback through real-time coaching. You make team touchbases, development plans, and performance reviews a priority and you drive associate engagement by celebrating your team's outstanding performance - #winning!
- You're an operational innovator : You're a natural at executing and innovating daily operational procedures, you support the team in maintaining visual standards throughout every zone in the store, and most importantly, you ensure the Fitting Rooms are always guest-ready and rocking AEO Brand Standards.
- Integrity is your middle name: You ensure store safety standards are maintained, you're committed to Asset Protection standards, you always adhere to AEO's policies and procedures, and you do the right thing - always.
- You love AE and Aerie products!
- You've led teams in a retail management role previously - #practicemakesperfect!
- You can multi-task and have attention to detail; priority-setting and time management are your strong suits.
- You know how to lead and develop teams and have a general understanding of employment law.
- Business acumen? You've got it!
- You have flexible availability - you're available to work when the guest shops!
- They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your #AEOFamily.
- They're given opportunities for development, the chance to learn new skills, and are offered great potential for career advancement.
- They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)
- They participate in store contests for the chance to win FREE merchandise and other exclusive prizes.
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE .
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Job Identification 30238
Job Category Stores
Posting Date 2026-08-13
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Laredo, TX, United States
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Merchandising Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dollar Tree23

- American Eagle Outfitters10

- Michaels3

- Gap2

- Belk2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Cybersecurity
- Staffing & Recruiting
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandising manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, retail management, or a related field required
- Three or more years of merchandising or retail buying experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency with planogram software such as JDA, Blue Yonder, or Apollo
- Demonstrated ability to analyze sell-through data and adjust assortments accordingly
- Experience collaborating with vendors, buyers, and cross-functional retail teams
- Willingness to travel to store locations across Texas for resets and audits
Merchandising Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a merchandising manager in Texas?
The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or retail management, followed by hands-on experience in buying, visual merchandising, or retail operations. Texas does not require a state-issued license for this role. Most Texas employers expect candidates to work their way up through assistant merchandiser or merchandise coordinator positions, building vendor relationships and data analysis skills before stepping into a manager role.
How much do merchandising managers make in Texas?
Merchandising managers in Texas earn a median of about $136,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,750 for the lowest 10% to over $268,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire merchandising managers in Texas?
Employers hiring merchandising managers in Texas right now include Dollar Tree, American Eagle Outfitters, and Michaels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's deep concentration of retail headquarters, grocery chains, and wholesale distributors means hiring activity tends to be consistent throughout the year rather than purely seasonal.
Which Texas cities have the most merchandising manager jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio account for the largest share of merchandising manager openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because it hosts the corporate headquarters of major retail and consumer goods companies, Houston's port-driven wholesale and distribution economy creates steady demand, and Austin's fast-growing retail and e-commerce sector has added a meaningful volume of roles in recent years.
Are there remote merchandising manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles, since merchandising work frequently involves store visits, vendor meetings, and hands-on resets. About 33% of merchandising manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on category management, planogram planning, and data analysis rather than field execution.
How can I get hired as a merchandising manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an assistant merchandiser or merchandise coordinator role at a large Texas retailer or grocery chain. H-E-B's management trainee program and Sam's Club's merchandising development track both take candidates with limited direct experience if they bring relevant retail or customer-service backgrounds. A planogram certification or completed coursework in retail analytics can also differentiate an early-career applicant when competing against more experienced candidates.
Where can I find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to merchandising manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across the state's major retail, grocery, and consumer goods employers. Find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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