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MERCHANDISING CAREERS Danielle Perri and Tysheena Wilkins
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INTERNSHIPS MRCH 2883 MRCH 3883 Weekly Journals 100 hour Self/Supervisor Evaluation 200 hour Self/Supervisor Evaluation Company Overview, Reflection, Appraisal
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DANIELLE’S INTERNSHIP
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OPPORTUNITIES Nordstrom, nordstrom.com click careers Belk, belk.com click careers at Belk AmericasMart, americasmart.com click about us Local boutiques in Greenville
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Fundraising Community Service Social events Networking Trips Spring Fashion Show Events w/ NRF recruiters and members Scholarships Industry News Retail’s BIG show www.bigshow15.nrf.com GET INVOLVED AIMO NRF
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LEVELS OF OPERATION Textiles Sales Styling Brand Manufacturers/Designers Manufacturers Sales Representative
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LEVELS OF OPERATION Retailers Sales Associate Manager Buyer/Planner Store Owner Visual Merchandiser Merchandise Coordinator Auxiliary Services
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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
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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
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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
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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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