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27-1026.00 - Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

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

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Bright Outlook

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Green Job

Career Details

Current Employment

120,800

Estimate

Forecasted Employment

124,100

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Change in Employment

+3,300

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Change in Employment %

+2.8%

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Tasks

The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.

Core

Take photographs of displays or signage.
Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.

Supplemental

Use computers to produce signage.
Dress mannequins for displays.
Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.
Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
Create or enhance mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint or attaching measured eyelash strips, using artist's brush, airbrush, pins, ruler, or scissors.
Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.

Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.

Customer and Personal Service

Sales and Marketing

English Language

Administration and Management

Design

Computers and Electronics

Communications and Media

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.

Tools

The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Paint applicators and painting accessories

Cutting and crimping and punching tools

Ladders and scaffolding

Holding and clamping tools

Wrenches and drivers

Length and thickness and distance measuring instruments

Other domestic household appliances

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.

Technology

The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Content management software

Content authoring and editing software

Industry specific software

Data management and query software

Information exchange software

Business function specific software

Network applications software

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.

Certifications

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The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.

No specific certifications are listed for this career

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Licensing

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Related Programs

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INSTITUTION

PROGRAMS

Bridgewater College

Programs

Business Administration Major - BA

Bachelor of Arts

The George S. Aldhizer II Department of Economics and Business Administration offers two majors—economics and business administration—that prepare students to pursue managerial and other professional careers as well as graduate education. We build on the liberal arts foundation provided by the College’s general education program and give each student the knowledge, skills and experience to become a successful and ethical leader, capable of making valued contributions to his or her workplace, society and self. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, case analyses, team projects and presentations, and other in-class activities, courses are designed to integrate economic and business theory and practice; encourage independent and critical thinking using both qualitative and quantitative reasoning; and develop skills in decision making and implementation, teamwork and collaboration, and all forms of communication. Experiential learning opportunities abound through internships, study abroad programs and participation in student organizations, to supplement classroom learning. The economics major consists of 14 courses in economics and mathematics. Economics majors may choose among three tracks: business, government policy and preparation for graduate school via additional mathematics courses. Economics majors can also earn an emphasis in financial economics. The business administration major consists of 15 courses in business, economics and mathematics. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students pursue one of the four concentrations we offer in the business administration major: accounting, finance, marketing and organization management. By taking additional courses, in one of these areas, students build specialization on the solid foundation provided by the business administration major. In addition to the previously mentioned majors, the department also offers minors in business administration, certified financial planning, and economics.

Randolph-Macon College

Programs

Business - Finance (BA)

Bachelor of Arts

A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Business - Management (BA)

Bachelor of Arts

Business - Marketing (BA)

Bachelor of Arts