Become A Retail Merchandiser
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a retail merchandiser with experience and a degree from a program at an accredited school can make a very healthy income. Average salaries range from $50,000 to $80,000, while the highest up the executive ladder can see more than $100,000. Retail merchandisers have large financial and management responsibilities and are among the most important and respected of company employees. They usually have bottom-line responsibilities at every stage of their careers. As a retail merchandiser, you will analyze market trends, costs, and past sales figures in order to help the manufacturer decide what path to follow in the coming seasons. You should have good math skills, in-depth knowledge of industry trends, decisiveness, and an ability to work well under pressure.
A Fitting Career
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of retail merchandisers is predicted to grow at a slower rate than for the average job. In 2004, retail merchandisers held approximately 75,000 positions in the U.S. job market. Improving software has drastically reduced paperwork, and a growing percentage of purchases are being made on the internet. However, despite the slow growth, retail merchandising will continue to be competitive as a career due to job openings resulting from workers changing to other occupations or retiring and from a general expansion of the services sector.
Possible jobs include merchandiser, merchandising assistant, and merchandising director. Employers generally require a bachelor’s degree from a program at an accredited school, as well as some experience in retail. If you have a head for bottom lines, as well as an eye for hem-lines, give retail merchandising a second look.
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents”
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