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merchandiser

Code 3432.2

Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • sales strategies
  • merchandising techniques

Skills and competences

  • stock shelves
  • check price accuracy on the shelf
  • carry out stock rotation
  • assess visual impact of displays
  • interpret floor plans
  • carry out cross merchandising
  • keep records of merchandise delivery
  • maintain relationship with customers
  • maintain relationship with suppliers
  • maximise sales revenues
  • plan retail space
  • carry out sales analysis
  • execute visual presentation changes
  • show diplomacy
  • monitor merchandise delivery
  • monitor stock movement
  • supervise merchandise displays
  • have computer literacy
  • visit manufacturers

Transversal competences

  • meet deadlines
  • keep promotions records
  • negotiate with suppliers for visual material
  • negotiate buying conditions
  • negotiate terms with suppliers
  • perform market research

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences