Retail merchandiser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Retail merchandisers make sure that goods are in the right stores, or online, at the right time and the right price.

  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.  
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.  
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.  
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.  
  • Answer questions regarding the store and
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Retail merchandisers typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Retail merchandiser you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
25,111 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
60,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Retail merchandiser

  • 25,535 GBP
  • 24,642 GBP
Average salary for part-time Retail merchandiser
Average salary for full-time Retail merchandiser

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Salary over time for Retail merchandiser

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 22,821 GBP
  • 23,455 GBP
  • 24,264 GBP
  • 24,313 GBP
  • 23,774 GBP
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  • 25,111 GBP
  • 23,631 GBP
  • 28,698 GBP
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Future outlook for Retail merchandisers

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21 000+ jobs available
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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54% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Retail merchandiser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 63% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 19% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • 10% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • the ability to sell products and services
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • customer service skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Retail merchandiser interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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