Both Merchandisers and Sales Floor Stock Clerks must be able to concentrate on their tasks in the midst of customer activity. The following information is from the 1996-2006 California Projections and Planning Information published by the Labor Market Information Division. These figures represent the broad occupational group Sales Floor Stock Clerks which would include the occupation of Merchandiser. This figure represents an estimated growth of 5,810 new positions and 14,070 openings that will occur due to replacement of workers leaving the field. Retailers want their own staff devoted to serving customers and request manufacturers or wholesalers to provide store-level shelf maintenance of products.
Some employers pay Merchandisers per store visited.
The majority of Merchandiser positions are less than full-time. Work may be day, evening, or night hours. The flexible hours are attractive to students, retirees, and others seeking secondary income. Some Merchandisers work as independent contractors and do not receive benefits. Employers require applicants have a dependable vehicle and good driving record.