Merchandise order fillers receive and process customer orders, locate requested items, and arrange for shipping or pick-up. Physical strength and some managerial skills are required, but no specific qualifications are necessary. On-the-job training is provided. Order fillers may contact customers to verify information or offer alternative merchandise. Good customer service skills are required for those […]
Merchandise managers are responsible for a store’s sales and orders, and may manage employees. A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is usually required, along with people skills, knowledge of database programs, and the ability to work with product pricing. A common finding in most retail stores, a merchandise manager is primarily responsible […]
A merchandise planner determines what to buy, when and how to display it. The job requires good communication and business skills, a bachelor’s degree in merchandising or a related field, and three to five years of retail experience. The planner must keep up with emerging trends and demographics and work with merchandise buyers to make […]
