School Assignment

1. Merchandising
Misaki Takata
AOC3

2. Part 1
Introduction

3. MBPI Results
ESFJ : Providers
•Friendly, Outgoing
•Skilled in Mainting Teamwork
•Able to Speak Publicly with Ease
•Sensitive to the Feelings of Others
Career Choice : Merchandising

4. Merchandising
What Do They Do?
•Research
•Plan
•Produce
•Promote

5. At Stores
Manage Stocks
Create Eye-catching Displays
Maximise Sales

6. Working Conditions
•Working Hours
9:00~18:00
•Schedules
Flexible
Travel Around Stores

7. Part 3
Qualifications

8. Skills and Education
•Communication & Negotiation
•Be Creative & Active
•Sensitive to Customers' Needs
•Experience on The Shop Floor
•Numerical Ability
•Marketing, Distribution,
Management, Commerce
No Requirements or Licensing

9. Part 4
Outlook

10. Increasing Demand
•Many Choices of Stores
•Recession
Need for Customer Attraction
•Aging Society
•Influences Sales Dramatically

11. Part 5
Salary & Promotion

12. Entry Level
•3,500,000~4,000,000 yen
Experienced
•6,000,000~8,000,000 yen
Promotion
1.Allocator
2.Assistand Merchandiser
3.Junior Merchandiser
4.Merchandiser

13. Part 6
Advantages & Disadvantages

14. Advantages
Variety: Exciting
Has An Impact on Sales
Freedom
Satisfying

15. Disadvantages
•Traveling
•Working Environment
•Heavy Loads
•Limited Time
•Co-workers
•Pressure to Succeed

16. Part 7
Final Impressions

17. Impressions
Interesting and Appealing Job
•Understand the Trend
•Influence the Market
•Responsibility
•Flexible Schedule
Easier to Manage with Personal Life