Skills by Occupation

meet deadlines assess visual impact of displays negotiate with suppliers for visual material execute visual presentation changes negotiate buying conditions carry out sales analysis maximise sales revenues carry out stock rotation keep promotions records show diplomacy perform market research stock shelves merchandising techniques have computer literacy maintain relationship with suppliers interpret floor plans maintain relationship with customers supervise merchandise displays keep records of merchandise delivery sales strategies check price accuracy on the shelf monitor stock movement carry out cross merchandising negotiate terms with suppliers visit manufacturers plan retail space monitor merchandise delivery

address problems critically decide on products to be stocked set sales promotions price product monitor stock level organise retail sampling events liaise with buyers to plan products for the store ensure point of sale material availability analyse bestsellers ensure stock storage safety train staff about product features change window displays