MERCHANDISING CAREERS Danielle Perri and Tysheena Wilkins
INTERNSHIPS MRCH 2883 MRCH 3883 Weekly Journals 100 hour Self/Supervisor Evaluation 200 hour Self/Supervisor Evaluation Company Overview, Reflection, Appraisal
DANIELLE’S INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES Nordstrom, nordstrom.com click careers Belk, belk.com click careers at Belk AmericasMart, americasmart.com click about us Local boutiques in Greenville
Fundraising Community Service Social events Networking Trips Spring Fashion Show Events w/ NRF recruiters and members Scholarships Industry News Retail’s BIG show GET INVOLVED AIMO NRF
LEVELS OF OPERATION Textiles Sales Styling Brand Manufacturers/Designers Manufacturers Sales Representative
LEVELS OF OPERATION Retailers Sales Associate Manager Buyer/Planner Store Owner Visual Merchandiser Merchandise Coordinator Auxiliary Services
CAREERS Merchandiser Determines direction of apparel manufacturers Studies trends and forecasts Looks at previous sales results NYC, Dallas, Chicago, LA, Atlanta Skills Knowledge of trends, developed fashion sense Good problem-solving skills Organized and detail-oriented
CAREERS Showroom Sales Representative Shows buyers new lines from designers and manufacturers Assist with orders and ensures that merchandise reaches destination in a timely manner Skills Presentation skills Knowledge of retailers and manufacturers Outgoing and friendly
CAREERS Store Manager Buyer Oversees all operations of a retailer (sales, finances, hiring/training) Skills Leadership Communication Energetic and outgoing Selects merchandise from wholesalers or manufacturers for retailers Skills Open to travel Budgeting, mathematical Ability to keep up with trends
Oversees design and visual displays in retailers, trade shows, & showrooms Skills Highly organized Artistic and creative Collaborate with others Hands on Owns & operates boutique Skills Wear many “hats” Entrepreneurial mindset Analytical Drive Creativity CAREERS Visual Merchandiser Boutique Owner
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