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Merchandisers
Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on the optimum display of merchandise.
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£22,307
Average salary
New workers start around £11,062.10. Normal pay is £22,307 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,946.56.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Provides feedback about sales to senior managers.
- Consults with advertising and sales staff and advises retailers on the optimal display of a product and of any promotions.
- Supplies information about products to the retailer and sales staff.
- Analyses customer requirements, the needs of individual stores and the organisation, and works with suppliers to develop a product range.
- Predicts future demand and negotiates the supply and price of goods to ensure stores are stocked.
- Monitors stock levels and manages the movement of goods.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
51
Active Listening
49
Writing
48
Speaking
47
Active Learning
47
Monitoring
47
Mathematics
44
Learning Strategies
44
Science
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