Field Merchandiser

Also called: Retail Merchandiser

Visits stores for brands to stock shelves, set up displays and make products look good.

A day in the life

You drive to six grocery stores, restock a brand's chips, build a display for the big game and snap photos to prove it was done right.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$38k
High
$50k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; trained on the job.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing slowly. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Shelf-scanning cameras and robots may take over audits over 10 years; stocking and building displays stays hands-on.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to merchandising companies (like SAS or Advantage) for part-time store visit routes

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Physical education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9011.

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