Merchandiser ensures products are available displayed attractively and strategically positioned within a store to maximize sales and customer experience. They manage inventory create visual displays and may analyze sales data to optimize merchandising strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management: Tracking inventory levels ensuring stock is replenished and managing stockrooms or warehouses.
Visual Merchandising: Creating attractive displays setting up promotional materials and ensuring shelves are wellstocked and organized.
Sales Analysis: Analyzing sales data to identify bestselling items predict trends and develop promotional strategies.
Customer Interaction: Assisting customers answering questions about products and providing service.
Supplier Relations: Working with suppliers to negotiate prices and manage deliveries.
Staff Training: Training store staff on merchandising practices and product information.
Required Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills .
Attention to detail .
Analytical and problemsolving skills .
Inventory management skills .
Visual merchandising skills .
Sales analysis skills .
Types of Merchandisers:
Field Merchandisers: Work directly with retailers to set up displays and manage inventory.
Retail Merchandisers: Focus on instore merchandising including visual displays and shelf management.
Digital Merchandisers: Specialize in online merchandising and optimizing online product displays.