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Merchandiser (General)

Sales
Merchandising
Merchandiser

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

At a Glance

Merchandiser (General) earns an average of $28,387/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.5–2 years. Top skills: Sales, Merchandising, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$28,387/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.5–2 years

Job Postings

156

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Median Wage

$37,350/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.2%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (10)

Merchandising

5.0

Lifting Ability

5.0

Visual Merchandising

5.0

Auditing

5.0

Planogram

4.9

Selling Techniques

4.9

Retail Sales

4.9

Screwdrivers

4.9

Hand Trucks

4.9

Stock Rotation

4.9

Common Skills (19)

Sales

5.0

Communication

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Management

5.0

Detail Oriented

5.0

Planning

5.0

Computer Literacy

5.0

Organizational Skills

4.9

Presentations

4.9

Prioritization

4.9

Verbal Communication Skills

4.9

Smartphone Operation

4.9

Rapport Building

4.9

Research

4.9

Self-Starter

4.9

Professionalism

4.9

Problem Solving

4.9

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

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