How to become a retail coverage merchandiser?

The qualifications you need to become a retail coverage merchandiser include a high school diploma and retail experience. Some complete retail merchandising or visual merchandising courses to learn industry standards for effective displays and store layouts, but many employers provide on-the-job training to new staff or train a current member of their team on the company's goals for presentations. Chain stores or employers with multiple locations may require you to travel to different stores or set up displays outside of regular business hours at events or conferences, so you need to have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule. Additional qualifications include the physical strength to move display equipment and shelving and attention to detail.