Merchandise

Job Description

merchandiser's job is to promote products and increase sales in a retail store. Their responsibilities include :

Displaying goods : Ensuring products are displayed on time and in the right location

Managing inventory : Tracking inventory levels, logging inventory, and analyzing product quality

Pricing : Determining prices for goods to maximize sales

Creating budgets : Creating budgets and financial forecasts for the store

Communicating with customers : Addressing customer problems and communicating them to the company

Maintaining the store : Keeping the store clean and organized

Merchandisers can work in a general position or specialize as a retail merchandiser or visual merchandiser. Visual merchandisers focus on designing the store layout and product displays.

Some skills that are useful for merchandisers include :

A love of retail

Good commercial awareness

Data analysis skills

Presentation skills

The ability to use database and spreadsheet software

Strong decision-making skills

Typically, there are no formal education requirements for merchandisers, but some employers prefer applicants who have a high school diploma or equivalent. Most workers receive on-the-job training.

Requirements

meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.