Also called: Merch Seller, Merch Manager
Sells and manages t-shirts, posters, and merch at concerts.
A merch manager counts inventory every day, sets up the merch booth, trains local sellers, and settles merch money with the venue after the show.
Approximate. Touring crew are usually paid weekly or daily rates while on tour; big arena and stadium tours pay far more than club tours, and work has off-seasons.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; retail and organization skills.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Business, Marketing.
Growing faster than average. Live music touring has hit record revenues since 2022.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online merch and card readers automate some sales tracking; selling at the booth and managing stock on tour stays hands-on.
Classes: Business, Marketing, Business math, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2031.
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