Merchandiser Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Merchandiser Do?
Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures.
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Where Do I Start?
Sales Strategies
The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Merchandiser
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSales Strategies knowledge
The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.
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EssentialMerchandising Techniques knowledge
The selling techniques to attract customers and increase sales.
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EssentialCarry Out Sales Analysis skill
Examine sales reports to see what goods and services have and have not sold well.
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EssentialHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Suppliers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
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EssentialMaximise Sales Revenues skill
Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialMonitor Merchandise Delivery skill
Follow up logistical organisation of products; ensure that products have been transported in a correct and timely fashion.
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EssentialNegotiate Buying Conditions skill
Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.
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EssentialNegotiate Terms With Suppliers skill
Identify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.
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EssentialPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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EssentialShow Diplomacy skill
Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
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EssentialStock Shelves skill
Refill shelves with merchandise to be sold.
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EssentialSupervise Merchandise Displays skill
Work closely together with visual display staff to decide how items should be displayed, in order to maximise customer interest and product sales.
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EssentialAssess Visual Impact Of Displays skill
Analyse feedback from customers and co-workers on the visual impact of displays and showcases; implement changes where needed.
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EssentialCarry Out Cross Merchandising skill
Place a particular item in more than one location within the store, in order to attract customer attention and increase sales.
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EssentialCarry Out Stock Rotation skill
Execute repositioning of packaged and perishable products with an earlier sell-by date to the front of a shelf.
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EssentialCheck Price Accuracy On The Shelf skill
Ensure accurate and correctly labelled prices for the products on the shelves
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EssentialExecute Visual Presentation Changes skill
Prepare and execute visual presentation changes by moving items, changing shelving and fixtures, changing signs, adding and removing decorative accessories, etc.
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EssentialInterpret Floor Plans skill
Be able to think three-dimensionally; understand the results of moving the position of objects and patterns on floor plans.
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EssentialKeep Promotions Records skill
Keep records on sales information and distribution of materials. File reports on customer reactions to their employers' products and promotions; present these reports to their managers.
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EssentialKeep Records Of Merchandise Delivery skill
Keep records of goods deliveries; report discrepancies to control costs in order to maintain correct inventory levels.
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EssentialMonitor Stock Movement skill
Keep track of stock movements from the moment when products are put on sale and ready for distribution.
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EssentialNegotiate With Suppliers For Visual Material skill
Negotiate with suppliers on the delivery of visual equipment; stay within the budget at all times.
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EssentialPlan Retail Space skill
Effectively distribute retail space allotted to particular categories.
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EssentialVisit Manufacturers skill
Visit manufacturers in order to learn about production process and to assess product quality.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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OptionalMonitor Stock Level skill
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
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OptionalAnalyse Bestsellers skill
Thoroughly analyse every aspect of best-selling products; develop strategies to ensure that bestsellers reach their full sales potential.
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OptionalChange Window Displays skill
Change or rearrange window displays. Reflect changes in the shop inventory. Emphasise new promotional actions.
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OptionalDecide On Products To Be Stocked skill
Decide which products (sizes, volumes, types, colours) should be stocked for each type and size of store, depending on particular budgets and locations.
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OptionalEnsure Point Of Sale Material Availability skill
implement and monitor all activities related to the equipment and materials available at point of sale.
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OptionalEnsure Stock Storage Safety skill
Ensure that products are stored appropriately. Keep in line with safety procedures.
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OptionalLiaise With Buyers To Plan Products For The Store skill
Discuss stock levels and product ranges with buyers.
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OptionalOrganise Retail Sampling Events skill
organise sampling and demonstration activities in order to promote a product
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OptionalPrice Product skill
Set competitive prices and adjust the pricing to increase sales and clear out stagnant items from shop inventory.
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OptionalSet Sales Promotions skill
Reduce the selling price of products, in order to maximise revenue at various periods of the year.
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OptionalTrain Staff About Product Features skill
Provide training to a staff of employees or design team about product characteristics and specific product features.
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