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What is a Retail Merchandiser?

A Retail Merchandiser is a professional who is responsible for executing the presentation of merchandise and products in retail stores, using a planogram. Retail merchandisers usually work under the guidance of the retailer they’re working with, and their duties include de-merchandising and re-merchandising stock and installation of shelves and equipment required to house the stock.

Retail merchandising requires excellent organisational skills and a very keen eye for detail in order to present each section to new store standards which enhances the overall customer experience.

Travel opportunities
Retail merchandising is a unique career path that offers many great opportunities and benefits. Working as a retail merchandiser can give you the chance to collaborate with others, and travel around the country. It also provides plenty of room for growth and job satisfaction. Along with these great advantages, there are numerous other benefits to working as a retail merchandiser such as flexible working hours and the ability to explore different areas of the retail industry.

Rewarding opportunities
Merchandising is a rewarding and challenging career choice for those interested in the retail industry. As a retail merchandiser, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with the team and the wider stakeholders such as our customers and their teams. Working as a retail merchandiser can provide many benefits such as increased job satisfaction, improved communication skills and knowledge of the retail industry which will help build your career.

Variety of work tasks
In today’s retail world, working as a retail merchandiser is an invaluable asset to any company. You will be able to learn new skills, develop new relationships and expand your knowledge of the industry.

A career in merchandising
Working as a retail merchandiser has many benefits that make it a highly attractive career choice. From the flexibility of the job to the abundance of opportunities, those looking for a career in retail should seriously consider becoming a retail merchandiser. Through taking on this job, individuals can develop and hone their skills, gain experience in the industry, build relationships with clients, and enjoy steady employment opportunities.

Overall, working as a retail merchandiser is an excellent way to advance one’s career in the dynamic field of retail. It provides an opportunity for individuals to learn new skills while also leveraging existing ones; these skills can be applied in other aspects of life or future positions within the industry. Furthermore, it offers promising earning potential with numerous chances for promotion and growth down the line.

If you’d like to find out more about our Merchandiser opportunities, take a look HERE.

Meet the team: Martin Sweeney

Meet Martin Sweeney, Installations Director

How did your journey at Bluestones One begin and what has it been like since?I joined the business in February 2020 and was really excited with my role and new opportunity to develop. Unfortunately, I was grounded slightly by the pandemic. This then presented the business and me with lots of obstacles which we had never experienced but with the support from the internal team and from our partner company, Bluestones Investment Group (BIG), we overcame these. Whilst many businesses have failed to survive, Installations continued to develop and grow its customer base. The next few years may present many challenges, but I am excited to drive the business forward in the coming years. What do you enjoy about working in this industry?I believe you must be a self-motivator and be ready to tackle daily challenges. Each day presents itself with new challenges, and whilst this can be difficult, you get a sense of achievement when you deliver for the customer. One thing that really excites me is the opportunity to see lots of the UK whilst on client and site meetings. We have a fantastic internal support team who are young and ambitious, and this allows us to develop.

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