3553 — Merchandisers

What this occupation covers

Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on the optimum display of merchandise.

Typical duties

monitors stock levels and manages the movement of goods

predicts future demand and negotiates the supply and price of goods to ensure stores are stocked

analyses customer requirements, the needs of individual stores and the organisation, and works with suppliers to develop a product range

supplies information about products to the retailer and sales staff

consults with advertising and sales staff and advises retailers on the optimal display of a product and of any promotions

provides feedback about sales to senior managers

Entry routes and qualifications

Most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although there are no formal academic requirements and entry is also possible with a BTEC/SQA award, A levels/H grades, or HNC/HND.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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