Merchandising Specialist
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
At a Glance
Merchandising Specialist earns an average of $30,160/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 6–7.3 years. Top skills: Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service.
$30,160/yr
High school or GED
6–7.3 years
14
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 (14)
Merchandising
Planogram
Lifting Ability
Visual Merchandising
Selling Techniques
Marketing
Housekeeping
Loading And Unloading
Inventory Management System
Waste Management
Safety Procedures
Product Knowledge
Standard Operating Procedure
Inventory Control
Common Skills (16)
Sales
Customer Service
Communication
Operations
Management
Presentations
Planning
Detail Oriented
Coordinating
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Enthusiasm
Professionalism
Memos
Arithmetic
Energetic
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