A garment merchandiser must have the following requirements:
- must be a graduate from a college degree specializing with textile and the like.
- should have a very good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Having a good presentation is a plus also.
- A self motivated go-getter will have the edge.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Being a garment merchandiser, you should be capable of executing all related merchandising activities of the given orders or the customers.
- You should be able to handle it with care and professionally.
- Part of the duties is to prepare the samples and the budget and both of them are for approval.
- Coordinating as well as following with the production and fabric team is expected from you. Since this is a client-based business, you are expected to communicate with buyers.
- Constant update and interaction with the supplies is needed.
- You should also go check ups and follow ups with the commercial departments regarding the on time fabric and trims delivery.
- You should also make sure that the functions of all related processes are running smoothly.
- Reports daily to the administration or the corporate office regarding the current status and the like is also part of a garment merchandiser’s job.
- Travelling is part of this job.