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Merchandising Manager
Also known as: Category Manager, Product Manager - Retail, Merchandise Planning Manager
AI Impact Score
50/100AI is transforming assortment planning and pricing, but category strategy, vendor partnerships, and creative product curation rely on human expertise and judgment.
$55k – $110k
Salary Range
growing
Growth Outlook
210,000
Total Jobs (US)
+5%
Growth Rate
Task Breakdown
Tasks at Risk (4)
Planogram generationBasic pricing adjustmentsStandard assortment reportsPromotional calendars
AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)
Demand-driven assortmentDynamic pricing strategiesLocalized merchandisingCompetitive intelligence
Human-Safe Tasks (5)
Category strategyVendor relationship managementProduct curationCross-functional leadershipBrand partnerships
Current Skills
Category ManagementVendor RelationsFinancial PlanningAssortment StrategyNegotiation
Future-Proof Skills
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