Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers

Also called: Display Associate, Merchandiser, Visual Merchandiser (VM),

What they do:

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

On the job, you would:

Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.

Business

customer service
sales and marketing

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
put together small parts with your fingers

Ideas and Logic

come up with lots of ideas
create new and original ideas

Endurance

exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility

You might use software like this on the job:

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Trimble SketchUp Pro

Word processing software

Google Docs
Microsoft Word

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft Outlook

high school diploma/GED
some college

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$29,460

$21,630

$49,410