Resume Skills and Keywords for Merchandiser

Merchandisers are retail personnel who generate buy requisitions and, once the products are received, build displays that will draw customers in. They ensure that the store's merchandise is well-stocked as per market trends. They are aware of what clients require and desire. It is Merchandisers form positive relationships with vendors in order for their stores to be considered for special promotions.

Skills required for a Merchandiser's role

  • Product Sourcing 
  • Industry Trends 
  • Corel Draw and Adobe 
  • Photoshop 
  • Vendor Relations 
  • Data Analysis 
  • Shipment Scheduling
  • Customer Relationships
  • Retail Locations
  • Promotional Materials
  • Store Locations
  • Inventory Levels
  • New Merchandise

What recruiters look for in a Merchandiser's resume: 

  • Adept in planning and developing merchandising strategies.
  • Skilled in analyzing sales figures, market trends and customer behaviour to determine product needs.
  • Able to guide employees in stocking sales floor shelves and creating attractive product displays.

What can make your Merchandiser's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the merchandising

  • Hardworking and dedicated merchandiser with a sound understanding of textiles and vendor management techniques. Competent in recognizing areas of improvement while working closely with varied departments to ensure adherence to procedures as per aviation industry ethics & requirements. 

Targeted job description 

  • Determine the need for and implementing product promotions, price changes, mark downs, clearouts, etc.
  • Ensure retail staff is well informed on product details and promotions.
  • Maintain and track inventory; order supplies as required

Related academic background 

  • NIFT University, New Delhi Pursuing | BA Fashion Designing 
  • Kendriya Vidyalya | 12th, CBSE 2016 
  • Kendriya Vidyalya | 10th, CBSE 2014 

Resume of Merchandiser in Text Format

SWATI SINGH 

Merchandiser 

6888001121 | swatisingh.merch@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/swatisingh | 30/6, Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi 

SUMMARY 

Hardworking and dedicated merchandiser with a sound understanding of textiles and vendor management techniques. Competent in recognizing areas of improvement while working closely with varied departments to ensure adherence to procedures as per aviation industry ethics & requirements. 

SKILLS

  • Product Sourcing 
  • Industry Trends 
  • Corel Draw and Adobe 
  • Photoshop 
  • Vendor Relations 
  • Data Analysis 
  • Shipment Scheduling 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

ENGAGE, New Delhi | Assistant Merchandiser |  Aug 2018 – Oct 2018 

  • Managed individual product categories throughout the complete product life-cycle, with guidance from the manager. 
  • Briefed seasonal range plan: reviewing trends, comparative analysis, pricing analysis and historical data before presenting to the manager and design team. Assisted in preparing sales and stock plans. 
  • Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders. 
  • Optimized sales values and profitability. 

Stitch Apparel, New Delhi | Merchandising Intern | May 2018 – Jul 2018 

  • Maintained supplier relations and ensured delivery schedules are maintained by the buyer and supplier. 
  • Followed up on the buying schedule till the shipment date. 
  • Maintained chart, fabric, sheet, lab dips sheet and cost lock sheet. 
  • Coordinated with sampling team for preparation of prototypes or new designs for buyers. 

FashionEdge.com | Merchandising Intern | May 2017 – Jul 2017 

  • Supported brand merchandising team in preparing for buy meetings. Assisted with line assortment and planning for the season. 
  • Conducted product research by visiting the market and developed seasonal assortment plans. 
  • Worked with planning and allocation to manage the PO process. 

EDUCATION 

  • NIFT University, New Delhi Pursuing | BA in Fashion Designing 
  • Kendriya Vidyalya | 12th, CBSE 2016 
  • Kendriya Vidyalya | 10th, CBSE 2014 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Courses 

  • Course in foundations of retail management in 2018. 
  • Advanced course in design and visual presentation in 2018. 
  • Course in retail buying in 2017. 

EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENTS 

Volunteering 

  • Volunteer every year for an awareness program on World Health Day. 
  • Volunteered for an awareness program on Environment Day. 
  • Volunteered for swatch Abhiyan in 2016. 

Languages 

  • English 
  • Hindi