Merchandiser Job Description
1. Job Overview
A Merchandiser ensures that products are properly displayed, well-stocked, and visually appealing in retail stores. They support sales by maintaining product availability, organizing shelves, monitoring inventory levels, and implementing merchandising standards set by the company or brand.
2. Job Description Details
Merchandisers visit assigned stores to arrange products, check expiration dates, install promotional materials, and ensure proper stock rotation. They coordinate with store staff, sales representatives, and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory levels and improve product visibility for customers.
3. Key Responsibilities
- Arrange and organize products on shelves and displays
- Ensure items are well-stocked, clean, and visually appealing
- Check inventory levels and request stock replenishment when needed
- Monitor product expiration dates and apply FIFO (First In, First Out)
- Install promotional materials, price tags, and marketing signage
- Coordinate with store staff regarding stock availability and layout changes
- Assist in setting up special displays or product launches
- Report product issues, damage, or shortages to supervisors
- Gather sales insights and customer feedback for product improvement
4. Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in retail merchandising or sales (preferred)
- Good visual organization and attention to detail
- Knowledge of product display techniques and retail layout principles
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Physically fit for lifting and arranging stocks
- Ability to work independently and follow schedules
- Reliable, organized, and proactive
5. Tools & Equipment Used
- Price tagging tools and labelers
- Inventory tracking devices or mobile apps
- Merchandising planograms and layout guides
- Stock carts, ladders, and shelving tools
- Point-of-sale systems (for coordination with store staff)
- Promotional display materials
Resume-Ready Examples
Simple Description (One-Line)
Merchandiser skilled in product displays, inventory organization, and maintaining visually appealing retail shelves.
Paragraph Style (2–3 Sentences)
A detail-oriented Merchandiser experienced in arranging shelves, monitoring stock levels, and implementing promotional displays. Skilled in coordinating with store teams, following planograms, and ensuring products are attractive and available to customers. Committed to improving sales through effective merchandising practices.