Store merchandiser vs stock clerk

The differences between store merchandisers and stock clerks 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 $29,226 average annual salary of a stock clerk.

The top three skills for a store merchandiser include in-store, customer satisfaction and retail store. The most important skills for a stock clerk are stock shelves, customer service, and basic math.

Store merchandiser vs stock clerk overview

	Store Merchandiser	Stock Clerk
Yearly salary	$37,143	$29,226
Hourly rate	$17.86	$14.05
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	149,850	222,752
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 44%
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 stock clerk do?

Stock clerks are store employees who handle the display of goods. They ensure that store shelves are well-stocked at all times. They manage the inventory of stocks by providing that records are always updated. They work the display of supplies and log the number of products they will be removing from the warehouse to display these in the store. Store clerks are responsible for managing stocks' inventory and ensuring that all products shown are in good condition. Stock clerks should have good organizational skills, be trustworthy, and have great decision-making skills.

Store merchandiser vs stock clerk salary

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

	Store Merchandiser	Stock Clerk
Average salary	$37,143	$29,226
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $55,000	Between $22,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	Reno, NV	Dedham, MA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Massachusetts
Best paying company	The Coca-Cola Company	Cargill
Best paying industry	Retail	Manufacturing

Differences between store merchandiser and stock clerk education

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

	Store Merchandiser	Stock Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Store merchandiser vs stock clerk demographics

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

	Store Merchandiser	Stock Clerk
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 54.6% Female, 45.4%	Male, 63.7% Female, 36.3%
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, 9.9% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 6.9% White, 56.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between store merchandiser and stock clerk 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.

Stock clerk example responsibilities.

Assist customers unloading and reloading trucks scanning customers groceries and customer service
Perform essential duties such as customer service, restocking merchandise, inventory management and maintaining store cleanliness.
Gain respect of peers and management through commitment to upholding company policies and maintaining cleanliness of facility and following safety regulations.
Stock shelves and run the cash register.
Assist in activity management, help with reading and math skills.
Quoted markets and place orders with floor brokers for arbitrage trade.

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Store merchandiser vs stock clerk skills

Common store merchandiser skills

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

Common stock clerk skills

Stock Shelves, 12%
Customer Service, 10%
Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
Cleanliness, 7%
Customer Satisfaction, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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