Merchandisers Pay Data UK — 2024

Merchandisers roles in the UK earn a median of £22,559 per year, equivalent to £12.96 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 3.6% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £8,441 to £37,600 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Merchandisers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Merchandisers

Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on the optimum display of merchandise.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• monitors stock levels and manages the movement of goods
• predicts future demand and negotiates the supply and price of goods to ensure stores are stocked
• analyses customer requirements, the needs of individual stores and the organisation, and works with suppliers to develop a product range
• supplies information about products to the retailer and sales staff
• consults with advertising and sales staff and advises retailers on the optimal display of a product and of any promotions
• provides feedback about sales to senior managers

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although there are no formal academic requirements and entry is also possible with a BTEC/SQA award, A levels/H grades, or HNC/HND.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.