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A Senior Merchandiser leads a team creating retail and fashion displays. You might work for a large retail chain or take on individual clients. Senior Merchandisers might specialise in promotional work, exhibitions or seasonal displays. You might showcase new products or create displays for special events.
Senior Merchandisers should be up to date with current trends and be able to come up with unique merchandising ideas. You should be a strong leader and be able to communicate well with your clients. Senior Merchandisers need to be creative and enjoy working as part of a team. Senior Merchandisers should be customer-focused and able to adapt their skills to a range of circumstances.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Senior Merchandiser.
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The MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising is for production and design specialists in the TCF (textile, clothing and footwear) industries. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn all aspects of TCF quality management as well as fashion industry trends and innovations, TCF fibre and fabric performance, presenting a design concept, estimating production costs, TCF computing technologies. Graduate with a range of fashion business and technical production skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisation electives, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Senior Merchandiser generally earns $1050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen a decrease in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 5,900 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Senior Merchandiser. Senior Merchandisers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
An Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Senior Merchandiser. This course will develop your skills in fashion design, product development, fashion business and marketing.
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Here are some potential career pathways within merchandising. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Merchandising
Fashion Merchandiser
$960 weekly pay
Visual Merchandiser
Senior Merchandiser
$1,050 weekly pay
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