Our Merchandising Specialist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Merchandising Specialist role
A Merchandising Specialist is responsible for driving sales and profit growth through the strategic placement of products on shelves, displays and other in-store locations. This position is also responsible for creating and executing visual merchandising plans and ensuring that product is properly displayed. The Merchandising Specialist should have strong organizational and communication skills, be customer-oriented and have an eye for detail.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Merchandising Specialist is to ensure that products are displayed in a visually appealing and organized manner, as well as to develop strategies to increase sales and profit margins. This position requires an understanding of customer needs and preferences, as well as an ability to analyze sales data in order to develop product assortments and other strategies that are tailored to the customer. A Merchandising Specialist is also responsible for creating promotional materials, setting prices, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Merchandising Specialist Summary
Merchandising Specialist Job Summary:
The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for creating and executing effective strategies to increase sales and profits by optimizing the visual presentation of products in retail stores. This position requires a creative individual with excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills. The Merchandising Specialist will work closely with store personnel to ensure that merchandise is displayed correctly and is correctly priced. The individual must also be able to develop and implement innovative plans to increase store traffic and profits. In addition, the Merchandising Specialist will be expected to provide feedback to management on store performance and customer engagement.
Merchandising Specialist Duties
- Identify and evaluate potential vendors
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
- Negotiate contracts and prices
- Develop and implement merchandising strategies
- Monitor inventory levels and sales
- Analyze sales trends and adjust strategies accordingly
- Manage display fixtures and ensure all products are properly stocked and labeled
Merchandising Specialist Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of inventory management systems
- Strong customer service orientation
Merchandising Specialist Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Prior merchandising experience
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices
Personal Traits
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multitask