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Merchandiser job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Merchandisers are hired by retail outlets such as groceries, fashion stores, and novelty stores to manage the store's inventory, ensuring that the proper inventory count is reflected in the store's database. They also ensure that products assigned to them are on the shelves in good condition and the correct quantity.

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Example merchandiser requirements on a job description

Merchandiser requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in merchandiser job postings.
Sample merchandiser requirements
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to create and analyze reports
  • Experience with inventory management software
  • Knowledge of retail math and pricing strategies
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
Sample required merchandiser soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Passion for fashion and retail industry

Merchandiser job description example 1

The Home Depot merchandiser job description

Merchandising Execution Associates: All Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) perform in-store merchandising service activities such as merchandising projects, planogram maintenance, overhead organization, and display/signage maintenance designed to enhance the customer experience. MEAs execute merchandising strategies and ensure products are displayed correctly to drive sales. MEAs work in teams, with on-site supervision and provide service to multiple departments in the store. Their focus is on general bay service, projects and product resets while always keeping safety, accuracy and efficiency at the forefront. MEAs build and maintain strong relationships with store associates and provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers.

Full Time and Part Time positions

Day Team Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) spend approximately 80% of their time conducting general bay service or maintenance, ensuring that the products are stocked and properly merchandised to provide the customer the best possible shopping experience. Typically, 20% of their time is spent executing special projects designed to improve how products are displayed to the customer and to our suppliers needs.

Full Time and Part Time positions

Night Team Merchandising Execution Associate(MEAs) spend approximately 80% of their time executing specific projects that introduce new items and conducting category resets to enhance the customer experience. Typically, 20% of their time is spent building displays and fixtures while utilizing basic hand tools in addition to refreshing display material/signage/brochures. Some general bay maintenance will occasionally be required. Night MEAs may be on a traveling team typically service multiple stores typically within a 30-mile radius. Mileage reimbursement is available for travel positions and must have reliable transportation.

Full Time and Part time position

Merchandising Services Specialists:
Merchandising Services Specialists are responsible for implementing company standards for appearance and arrangement and ordering of merchandise. Plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Responsible for servicing and maintaining all assigned locations according to a set weekly visitation schedule.

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Merchandiser job description example 2

American Greetings merchandiser job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

Celebrate with us and join our team today!

As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company’s purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. We are looking for merchandisers to service the American Greetings Department in retail locations.

• The starting pay is $12.20 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).
• After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $12.90.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.50.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training and paid travel time between store locations.

This route will service the following retail locations:
MEIJER, 3700 17 MILE RD NE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, 49319
RITE AID, 4166 17 MILE RD NE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, 49319-9451
DOLLAR GENERAL, 294 N MAIN, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, 49319-0009

The weekly average hours are 8 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Merchandise and maintain all product displays within the greeting card department as well as other areas of the store as needed.
• Work in a fast paced retail environment utilizing your effective time management skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Use a company provided tablet to perform basic job functions, such as reviewing weekly service and tasks, inventory functions, time entry, etc.

Experience Required:

No Experience Necessary! We will train you!

Qualifications:
• 18 years or older
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Access to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locations
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates
• Meet scheduling needs - Occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays as needed (e.g., Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)

American Greetings priority is the health safety of all our employees, and we are taking extra precautions to make sure all associates follow all federal, state, and local safety guidelines.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Related Backgrounds & Industries: Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Part-time, Merchandiser, Stocker

Company DescriptionHi there! Want a way to earn extra income? Looking for a position that offers flexibility? Want to be a part of making meaningful connections? American Greetings is hiring Part Time Merchandiser in your area!! No experience necessary...we will train you! Please check out our website at www.workatag.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! American Greetings-we make the world a more thoughtful and caring place
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Merchandiser job description example 3

CROSSMARK merchandiser job description

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$600 Hiring Bonus

CROSSMARK is seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our growing team. As part of our family, you'll support many of our well-known clients within Walmart. We'll get you up to speed and working quickly with our online training and learning materials. Individuals will work independently and as part of a great team!

Perks:

  • $600 Hiring Bonus, earn additional $$$ as you work.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program!
  • Competitive weekly pay and mileage reimbursement.
  • Flexible scheduling, stable and reliable weekly hours.
  • Growth potential, field, corporate, and leadership opportunities.
  • Start immediately, online training materials to get you up to speed quickly.
  • Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401K for those who qualify.
  • Pay starting at $16.50/hr based on experience.

  • Work with your favorite in-store, nationally recognized products.
  • Build and nourish professional relationships with Store Management and Associates.
  • Merchandising, resetting, and stocking sections of the store according to the plan-o-gram.

Click here to watch a quick video showing a day in the life:


  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be available to work between 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday (Tuesdays are required).
  • Daily access to a mobile device and Internet.
  • Must be able to lift 25lbs up to 60lbs consistently.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

We're continuing to provide merchandising services to our clients though the pandemic. We play a vital role in keeping essential products and customer favorites readily available. CROSSMARK complies with local and federal regulations and takes precautionary measures to keep our employees and retail partners safe and healthy.#INDCMK

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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