Merchandisers
Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on the optimum display of merchandise.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£20205
New workers start around £10551. Normal pay is £20205 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £41729.
Jobs
597
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Provides feedback about sales to senior managers.
- Consults with advertising and sales staff and advises retailers on the optimal display of a product and of any promotions.
- Supplies information about products to the retailer and sales staff.
- Analyses customer requirements, the needs of individual stores and the organisation, and works with suppliers to develop a product range.
- Predicts future demand and negotiates the supply and price of goods to ensure stores are stocked.
- Monitors stock levels and manages the movement of goods.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Speaking
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Learning Strategies
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Science
