How to Become a Grocery Merchandiser
Grocery merchandising is a well-paying full or part-time job that is available around the country. To snag one of these jobs, you'll need to follow the right steps and make the right connections.
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Things You'll Need
- Transportation
- Enough time to work 10-40 hours a week
- Resume
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work alone
Instructions
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Decide what kind of time commitment you are willing to make. Some merchandising jobs are a full-time commitment, some are less than 10 hours a week.
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Talk to the staff about working in the store. Talk to the backdoor receiver of the store you are interested in. They are the people who manage merchandisers and vendors. The will know if there is an opening and who to talk to.
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Check local ads to see if any jobs are opening up. Larger corporations have more money to advertise and may having listings on their websites.
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Update your resume. Details about time management, working alone, coordinating projects and grocery experience are important points to highlight.
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Apply for jobs! Be friendly and willing to meet with the hiring manager in the store if necessary. Wear business casual clothing, something you can work in, but look professional.
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Tips & Warnings
Always be polite with store workers. They are more likely ot help you if your are polite, patient and friendly.
Don't apply for merchandising jobs if you aren't willing or can't stick to a fairly regular schedule. You will need to be in your store at certain times and on certain days.
Merchandising is fun and can be rewarding, but it's also work and a large responsibility to keep shelves full.
Resources
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