merchandiser
Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures.
Also called: graduate merchandiser, merchandising associate, merchandising controller, retail merchandising manager, assistant retail merchandiser, senior merchandiser, graduate retail merchandiser, retail merchandising associate
- 27
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- visual merchandiser8 skills in common
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- pet and pet food shop manager5 skills in common
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- shop manager5 skills in common
Essential skills
27- assess visual impact of displays
- carry out cross merchandising
- carry out sales analysis
- carry out stock rotation
- check price accuracy on the shelf
- execute visual presentation changes
- have computer literacy
- interpret floor plans
- keep promotions records
- keep records of merchandise delivery
- maintain relationship with customers
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- maximise sales revenues
- meet deadlines
- merchandising techniques
- monitor merchandise delivery
- monitor stock movement
- negotiate buying conditions
- negotiate terms with suppliers
- negotiate with suppliers for visual material
- perform market research
- plan retail space
- sales strategies
- show diplomacy
- stock shelves
- supervise merchandise displays
- visit manufacturers
Optional skills
13- address problems critically
- analyse bestsellers
- change window displays
- consumer goods industry
- decide on products to be stocked
- ensure point of sale material availability
- ensure stock storage safety
- liaise with buyers to plan products for the store
- monitor stock level
- organise retail sampling events
- price product
- set sales promotions
- train staff about product features
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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