Assistant Manager of Merchandising

Old Navy; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Navy is seeking a full‑time Assistant Manager of Merchandising in Northern Virginia. You will support leadership with product placement, inventory management, and seasonal assortments, driving sales and ensuring the right product is in the right place.

You’ll analyze sales data, adjust floor sets, collaborate with store leadership, and help train team members on merchandising standards while engaging customers to boost the shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration with store leadership.
• Experience in customer service and driving store performance.
• Experience in inventory management and shrink control.
• Understanding of assortment planning, floor sets, and seasonal transitions.
• Retail supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends and adjust floor sets and product layouts.
• Collaborate with store leadership to ensure correct product placement.
• Maintain accurate inventory with store operations and support visual merchandising updates.
• Train and guide team members on merchandising standards and customer engagement.
• Engage with customers on the sales floor to gather product feedback and improve the shopping experience.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Inventory management

Assortment planning

Retail management

Sales data analysis

Organization

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Old Navy is a global apparel brand committed to democratizing fashion and making shopping fun and accessible for everyone. Since opening its first store in 1994 in San Francisco, Old Navy has grown to over 1,000 stores worldwide and a strong online presence, offering high-quality, must-have essentials for the whole family at affordable prices. The brand fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace where team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves and thrive in a fast-paced, playful environment. Fun, fashion, family, and value drive everything Old Navy does, creating a community that feels like family. Old Navy is a brand for everyone and a place where people can grow their careers in retail merchandising and customer experience.

Role Description

The Assistant Manager of Merchandising is a full-time, on-site role based in Northern Virginia, VA. This role supports the merchandising leadership team in driving sales through effective product placement, inventory management, and execution of seasonal assortments. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing sales trends, adjusting floor sets and product layouts, and collaborating with store leadership to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. The Assistant Manager of Merchandising partners closely with store operations to maintain accurate inventory, supports visual merchandising updates, and helps train and guide team members on merchandising standards. This role also engages with customers on the sales floor to understand product feedback, enhance the shopping experience, and support overall store performance.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with store leadership and team members and clearly convey merchandising priorities.
• Proven Customer Service and Sales skills, with experience supporting a customer-centric environment and driving store performance.
• Experience in Inventory Management, including monitoring stock levels, identifying replenishment needs, and supporting shrink control.
• Understanding of Assortment planning and merchandising principles, including product placement, floor sets, and seasonal transitions.
• Retail management or supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable merchandising decisions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, retail management, or related fields is a plus.