Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers

Also Called: Display Associate, Merchandiser, Visual Merchandiser (VM)

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,280

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers do

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

  • Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
  • Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
  • Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Spend Time Walking and Running

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Domestic sewing machines
  • Power staple guns
  • Hammers
  • Paint brushes

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 39% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 20% Some college, no degree
  • 18% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Skincare Specialists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Project Management Specialists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Farm & Home Management Educators

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Auburn University

    Auburn, AL

  • Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

    Bowling Green, OH

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Innovation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Endurance

This is what Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers across the country typically make.

$14.08 / hour
$29,280 /year

Entry Level

$17.42 / hour
$36,230 /year

Median Level

$24.63 / hour
$51,230 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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