What does a retail sales merchandiser do?

A retail sales merchandiser is a sales representative for a manufacturing company or wholesaler. They travel to retail merchants to sell or stock merchandise at a store. As a retail sales merchandiser, your duties revolve around getting your products into these stores and negotiating for optimal placement and extended shelf space. You need a firm understanding of the products you are selling, as well as the ability to perform market research on sales and product placement. The career requires a significant amount of regional travel and remote work, so you should have the time management and organizational skills need to work independently. Most employers require qualifications like a high school diploma or GED certificate and extensive sales or customer service experience.