How do they match: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

  • Merchandise Coordinator
  • Merchandise Manager

  • Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
  • Formulate pricing policies for merchandise, according to profitability requirements.
  • Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.
  • Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.
  • Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.

  • Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies.
  • Set up merchandise displays.