Merchandising | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and Management

Abilities

VisualizationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasManual DexteritySpeech RecognitionOriginalityDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sk
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Air brushesArtists' brushesClaw hammersDesktop computersDigital camerasDolliesGlue gunsHand sawsLaddersLocking pliersPersonal computersPhillips head screwdriversPower drillsPower sawsPower staplers

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-1026.00	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Commercial display plans — develop independently for assigned departments, balancing customer appeal with available merchandise in a mid-size retail environment.
Window and interior displays — rotate and refresh on a scheduled cycle with minimal oversight, reflecting inventory changes and seasonal promotions.
Store managers and buyers — consult proactively to confirm product placement priorities before executing a new display installation.
Display props, mannequins, and backdrops — maintain on an ongoing basis, applying preservative coatings and performing touch-ups after customer interaction on the sales floor.
Desktop publishing and word processing software — use routinely to produce professional signage and layout documentation for store management review.
Multiple simultaneous display projects — coordinate and prioritize using time management practices across a full store's promotional calendar.
Furniture, fixtures, and merchandise arrangements — adapt when floor plans change or inventory shortfalls arise during an active installation.
Customer traffic patterns and sightlines — analyze using deductive reasoning to refine product placement in a high-volume retail setting.
Sales and marketing objectives — align display designs with store promotional goals through review of merchandise briefs and buyer input.
Inventory management software — access and interpret stock data to ensure displayed merchandise reflects current on-hand availability.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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