How to Be a Merchandiser
Merchandisers, also known as vendors, work for companies that provide merchandise to retail stores. They either bring stock with them or pull the store's stock from a storage area to replenish shelves and racks. Merchandisers also take inventory and ensure shelves have a neat appearance, are set to plan-o-grams (diagrams of store fixtures that show you how products should be displayed) and are in good condition. Many are independent contractors or part-time employees hired by third-party companies. Here's how to become a merchandiser through a third-party company.
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Instructions
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Apply for jobs with companies that offer merchandising services. A list of companies offering merchandising jobs can be found through the National Association for Retail Marketing Services (NARMS) and Volition.com. You also can ask store personnel who provides their vendor services.
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Check with the recruiter(s) for your area to find available jobs.
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Read instructions for each job and print out required paperwork.
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Go to your assigned store, sign in the vendor book if applicable, bring any applicable paperwork and/or materials shipped to you by the company. Follow instructions and complete job. Go over your work with store management or personnel, have your paperwork signed if needed and sign out of the vendor book if applicable.
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Log onto company's website and input your report.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are completing a job on a regular basis and enjoy the job, speak with the company about becoming permanently assigned to the job. You can also discuss a slight increase in pay since you will be auto-assigned the job.
Many companies do not pay for printing or travel; make sure the amount of money offered for the job will be worth your while. • Some companies pay per job, others per hour. Some pay a higher amount per hour, then $2 per each additional 15 minutes. • Some companies withhold taxes for you and others don't. For those that don't, taxes are your responsibility. • Some items are shipped to your home to be taken to the various jobs, and most times P.O. boxes are not allowed.
