Merchandiser Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• modelling garments, footwear and fashion accessories for customers, sales personnel and fashion designers
• posing for television, video and cinema commercials and for still photographs which appear in magazines, newspapers, catalogues and on billboards
• posing as subjects for paintings, sculptures and other types of art
• setting up displays and demonstrating goods to commercial customers and guests in private homes
• answering questions and offering advice on the use of goods
• selling goods or directing purchasers to sales counters
• undertaking merchandising of goods in retail outlets and ensuring there is adequate stock attractively presented for sale
• taking orders and making arrangements for payment, delivery and collection
• offering sample goods and distributing catalogues and other literature advertising goods for sale