merchandiser/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — merchandiser

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1026.00 (Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers).

Task statements

• [Core] Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
• [Core] Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
• [Core] Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
• [Core] Take photographs of displays or signage.
• [Core] Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
• [Core] Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
• [Core] Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
• [Core] Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
• [Core] Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
• [Core] Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
• [Core] Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
• [Core] Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
• [Core] Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
• [Core] Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
• [Core] Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
• [Core] Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
• [Supplemental] Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
• [Supplemental] Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.
• [Supplemental] Use computers to produce signage.
• [Supplemental] Dress mannequins for displays.
• [Supplemental] Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
• [Supplemental] Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
• [Supplemental] Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.
• [Supplemental] Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.

Detailed work activities

• Arrange artwork, products, or props.
• Build models, patterns, or templates.
• Collaborate with others in marketing activities.
• Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
• Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
• Develop promotional strategies or plans.
• Discuss production content and progress with others.
• Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain records, documents, or other files.
• Monitor current trends.
• Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
• Select materials or props.
• Train others on work processes.