Also called: Planogram Merchandiser, Field Merchandiser
Visits stores to set up shelves exactly as planned, so products are in the right spots.
A field merchandiser drives to grocery and drug stores, follows a planogram diagram to arrange shelves, builds displays, and photographs the results for the brand.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 27-1026: Average (3% to 4%).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Shelf-scanning robots and photo AI already audit planograms; by 2036 restocking robots may cut field visits sharply.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to merchandising companies (SAS, Advantage, Crossmark) for part-time store resets; you need a car
Classes: Business, Marketing, Art, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1026.
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