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• Suggest displays to the Retail Manager
• Make a sketch or model of the display
• Purchase or create props for the display
• Assemble the display using a variety
of materials
• Replace signage and window displays on a
regular basis
• Take photographs of displays and signage
and report to the mother company in line
with company policies
• Share photographs of displays with other
brand outlets to ensure that the required standards are followed
Work environment
Merchandisers are required in retail outlets, department stores, supermarkets and distributors. They divide their time between the office and visiting different establishments.
Usually the role is on a full-time basis from Monday to Friday, although part-time opportunities may be available. Merchandisers may be expected to work on Saturdays and/ or Sundays and for longer hours during busy periods.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although there are no specific educational requirements to work as a Merchandiser, a qualification at MQF Level 4 or higher in a relevant area is usually required depending on the sector. Relevant areas may include
business, sales and marketing, management or commerce. Fashion, art and design are relevant areas for Visual Merchandisers. Training programmes include:
•Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
• Advanced Diploma in Marketing (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, including Jobsplus, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
A valid driving licence is required for this role and a company car may be provided by the employer. Otherwise, own transport would be required.
Once employed, on-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Merchandisers are expected to have:
• Commercial and business awareness
• The ability to negotiate and network
successfully
• The ability to adapt to different client needs
and to develop and maintain successful
working relationships
• Knowledge of sales and marketing
techniques, as well as consumer psychology
• The ability to keep updated with regards to
Number of employees (2017)
118
Share of foreigners (2017)
12%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+16%
Median Pay (per annum)
€10,800
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