Some of the tasks of a merchandiser include: selecting products for seasonal promotional events: as a merchandiser, you decide the selection of goods to use for displays. During seasonal sales, you pick product collections suitable for the promotional events and organise them into attractive groups. coordinating and installing displays: as a merchandiser, you develop plans and layouts for in-store displays using props and signages. You also arrange the lighting installations to draw attention to the promotional products. collaborating with suppliers: merchandisers are responsible for visiting product suppliers and manufacturers and negotiating the best prices. A lot of collaboration takes place to line up all the working parts as stores decide which products to stock. analysing data: as a merchandiser, you analyse sales data and other information and make proedictions about future sales based on the evidence and history. Merchandisers even work with other departments that play a part in the company's sales decisions. For example, you work with those in charge of marketing and promotions. As your daily work includes studying marketing trends, consumer habits, and store layouts, you play a vital role in helping to decide on the most effective ways to advertise products and sales promotions. presentations and meeting deadlines: because part of your duties includes analysing sales information, you present reports on the growth and other changes in the market. This is a demanding job as you work against strict deadlines and coordinate between different groups of people.