Description
Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
interpret floor planscarry out sales analysiskeep promotions recordscarry out stock rotationcheck price accuracy on the shelfperform market researchmonitor stock movementexecute visual presentation changesmonitor merchandise deliveryvisit manufacturerskeep records of merchandise deliverysupervise merchandise displaysnegotiate with suppliers for visual materialnegotiate terms with suppliersmeet deadlinescarry out cross merchandisingplan retail spacemaintain relationship with suppliersshow diplomacyhave computer literacymaximise sales revenuesnegotiate buying conditionsstock shelvesmaintain relationship with customersassess visual impact of displayschange window displaysmonitor stock leveldecide on products to be stockedanalyse bestsellersaddress problems criticallyprice productliaise with buyers to plan products for the storeensure point of sale material availabilitytrain staff about product featuresset sales promotionsorganise retail sampling eventsensure stock storage safety