What is a merchandise executive and how to become one

Key steps to become a merchandise executive

1. Explore merchandise executive education requirements

   Most common merchandise executive degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.6 %

   Associate

   18.9 %

   High School Diploma

   13.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific merchandise executive skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	43.09%
   Merchandise Displays	17.90%
   Plan-O-Grams	6.11%
   Increase Sales	5.36%
   Store Associates	5.29%

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3. Complete relevant merchandise executive training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New merchandise executives learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a merchandise executive based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real merchandise executive resumes.

4. Research merchandise executive duties and responsibilities

   • Manage a team of buyers who are responsible for the planning and buying for 29 brick & mortar stores and e-commerce.
   • Develop comprehensive marketing plan including print and digital, utilizing negotiate funding to support events and driving additional revenue and margin.
   • Assist in all administrative responsibilities including opening and closing store, organization standards, scheduling and payroll processing.

5. Apply for merchandise executive jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a merchandise executive job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams