Mid-Level

Merchandise Coordinator

The retail operations hub — coordinating product flow between receiving, floor, and sales teams.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Merchandise Coordinator

As a Merchandise Coordinator, you manage the flow of merchandise in retail operations. You coordinate between receiving, stockroom, and sales floor activities to ensure products are available where customers can buy them. It's the logistics backbone of retail operations.

Your day involves inventory tracking, product movement, and team coordination. You might process new shipments, coordinate floor sets with the sales team, manage stockroom organization, handle transfers between locations, and ensure products are correctly priced and tagged.

If you're organized, enjoy logistics, and want retail operations experience, this role provides that foundation. The challenge is managing multiple priorities simultaneously and coordinating across teams that may have different needs. The people who thrive here are excellent organizers who keep everything moving smoothly.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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CollaborativeIndependent
Store sizeProduct complexityTeam scopeSystem sophisticationSales involvement
Merchandise coordination varies by retailer and store type. High-volume stores have dedicated coordination teams. Smaller stores may combine coordination with other duties. Fashion retailers have frequent floor changes; others are more stable.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Merchandise Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00, 41-2031.00, 53-7065.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Also appears in: Transportation
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Inventory management
Understanding inventory systems enables better coordination
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Visual merchandising basics
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Team leadership
Coordinating people is as important as coordinating products
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$26K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
7.7M
U.S. Employment
+1%
10yr Growth
1.2M
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

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O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-1011.0041-2031.0053-7065.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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