2.5 KiB
2.5 KiB
Competences — merchandiser
Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f1fcad3b-fdf0-444a-81b0-e50e96f8966a).
Essential
- assess visual impact of displays (skill/competence)
- carry out cross merchandising (skill/competence)
- carry out sales analysis (skill/competence)
- carry out stock rotation (skill/competence)
- check price accuracy on the shelf (skill/competence)
- execute visual presentation changes (skill/competence)
- have computer literacy (skill/competence)
- interpret floor plans (skill/competence)
- keep promotions records (skill/competence)
- keep records of merchandise delivery (skill/competence)
- maintain relationship with customers (skill/competence)
- maintain relationship with suppliers (skill/competence)
- maximise sales revenues (skill/competence)
- meet deadlines (skill/competence)
- merchandising techniques (knowledge)
- monitor merchandise delivery (skill/competence)
- monitor stock movement (skill/competence)
- negotiate buying conditions (skill/competence)
- negotiate terms with suppliers (skill/competence)
- negotiate with suppliers for visual material (skill/competence)
- perform market research (skill/competence)
- plan retail space (skill/competence)
- sales strategies (knowledge)
- show diplomacy (skill/competence)
- stock shelves (skill/competence)
- supervise merchandise displays (skill/competence)
- visit manufacturers (skill/competence)
Optional
- address problems critically (skill/competence)
- analyse bestsellers (skill/competence)
- change window displays (skill/competence)
- consumer goods industry (knowledge)
- decide on products to be stocked (skill/competence)
- ensure point of sale material availability (skill/competence)
- ensure stock storage safety (skill/competence)
- liaise with buyers to plan products for the store (skill/competence)
- monitor stock level (skill/competence)
- organise retail sampling events (skill/competence)
- price product (skill/competence)
- set sales promotions (skill/competence)
- train staff about product features (skill/competence)
Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 51 ads, as of 2026-07-17)
Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.
Hard skills
- merchandising — 49 %
- customer service — 25 %
- display building — 20 %
- planogram execution — 20 %