merchandiser is a retail inventory specialist who ensures that a store or website has the right products in the right place at the right time. Their responsibilities include:
Planning: Working with buyers to plan product ranges sales and stock levels
Forecasting: Analyzing sales and market trends to forecast profits and sales
Managing inventory: Monitoring inventory levels submitting reports and ensuring the warehouse is organized
Displaying products: Working with visual display staff to create attractive displays that maximize sales
Communicating: Communicating with customers buyers suppliers and distributors
Analyzing: Analyzing bestsellers and competitors performance
Negotiating: Negotiating favorable prices and terms with suppliers
Collaborating: Collaborating with other departments to develop marketing strategies
Presenting: Presenting sales forecasts and figures to senior managers
Merchandisers need to be detailoriented and have a keen eye for market trends. They should also have good communication skills be able to learn quickly and have negotiation skills.
Some companies may require a degree in graphic design visual communications or visual merchandising but prior work experience is not always required
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.
Education
Graduation