Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers
Also called:
Visual Merchandiser (VM), Merchandiser, Decorator, Display Associate
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:
- Take photographs of displays or signage.
- Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Arts and Humanities
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Engineering and Technology
- design
- computers and electronics
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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
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
- create new and original ideas
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
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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
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
- Independence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- IBM Lotus Notes
Spreadsheet software
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Graphics software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$26,410
per year, on average
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