Store merchandiser vs merchandiser

The differences between store merchandisers and merchandisers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a store merchandiser has an average salary of $37,143, which is higher than the $31,051 average annual salary of a merchandiser.

The top three skills for a store merchandiser include in-store, customer satisfaction and retail store. The most important skills for a merchandiser are customer service, PET, and pallets.

Store merchandiser vs merchandiser overview

	Store Merchandiser	Merchandiser
Yearly salary	$37,143	$31,051
Hourly rate	$17.86	$14.93
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	149,850	109,447
Job satisfaction	-	4.4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

What does a store merchandiser do?

A store merchandiser must maximize profitability. They are responsible for studying sales trends and controlling the stock level in their store. They study their store's target demographics. They make financial presentations for their store's manager. If any production problem arises, they must quickly solve it. They negotiate stock quantities, and they supervise and train junior staff.

What does a merchandiser do?

Merchandisers are employees working for a retail company. Merchandisers are mainly responsible for the store's products. They curate products that are in line with the store's branding. Merchandisers create purchase requisitions and, upon receipt of the products, create displays that would attract the customers. They also ensure that the inventory of the store is well-stocked. Merchandisers should be up to date with current market trends. They should also be familiar with what customers need and want. It is important for merchandisers to know their company's branding by heart. Merchandisers should be able to create good relationships with vendors as well so that their store may be chosen for special promotions.

Store merchandiser vs merchandiser salary

Store merchandisers and merchandisers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Store Merchandiser	Merchandiser
Average salary	$37,143	$31,051
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $55,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Reno, NV	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Alaska
Best paying company	The Coca-Cola Company	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Retail	Education

Differences between store merchandiser and merchandiser education

There are a few differences between a store merchandiser and a merchandiser in terms of educational background:

	Store Merchandiser	Merchandiser
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Store merchandiser vs merchandiser demographics

Here are the differences between store merchandisers' and merchandisers' demographics:

	Store Merchandiser	Merchandiser
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 54.6% Female, 45.4%	Male, 58.0% Female, 42.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.1% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% Asian, 6.4% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between store merchandiser and merchandiser duties and responsibilities

Store merchandiser example responsibilities.

Manage entire pet food recycling facility converting 9,000 tons per year from pet food to swine and poultry feed.
Maintain database of stores, displays, soda units and pallets with PeopleSoft
Service area stores with beverage product, unload pallets, distribute merchandise, remove expire merchandise.
Ring up customers using a standard POS system and promote the purchase of the store credit card to all shoppers.
Communicate internally to ASM management and externally with customers regarding project status and completion.
Organize and conduct Macys luggage seminars and bridal events.

Merchandiser example responsibilities.

Consult customers on Scotts products and educate them concerning the advantage and benefits over competitive products.
Manage jewelry stock and inventory balances accurately.
Manage backroom/stock room inventory by organizing pallets, stacking and storing product inventory.
Google Adwords, SEO, etc.
Carry items up and down ladders.
Climb and work on ladders frequently.

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Store merchandiser vs merchandiser skills

Common store merchandiser skills

In-Store, 15%
Customer Satisfaction, 11%
Retail Store, 10%
Cleanliness, 9%
Basic Math, 7%
Product Promotions, 4%

Common merchandiser skills

Customer Service, 20%
PET, 8%
Pallets, 5%
Back Room, 5%
POS, 5%
Sales Floor, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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