MerchandisingGagan Malhotra

UAL

Part 1Introduction

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

MerchandisingWhat Do They Do?•Research•Plan•Produce•Promote

At StoresManage Stocks

Create Eye-catching Displays

Maximise Sales

Working Conditions

•Working Hours 9:00~18:00

•Schedules Flexible Travel Around Stores

Part 3Qualifications

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

Part 4Outlook

Increasing Demand•Many Choices of Stores

•Recession Need for Customer Attraction

•Aging Society

•Influences Sales Dramatically

Part 5Salary & Promotion

Entry Level•3,500,000~4,000,000 yen

Experienced•6,000,000~8,000,000 yen

Promotion1.Allocator2.Assistand Merchandiser3.Junior Merchandiser4.Merchandiser

Part 6Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages

Variety: Exciting

Has An Impact on Sales

Freedom

Satisfying

Disadvantages•Traveling

•Working Environment•Heavy Loads•Limited Time•Co-workers

•Pressure to Succeed

Part 7Final Impressions

ImpressionsInteresting and Appealing Job

•Understand the Trend

•Influence the Market

•Responsibility

•Flexible ScheduleEasier to Manage with Personal Life