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4 hours
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The Merchandising is all you need to advance your career in the relevant fields.
Enrol now to discover everything you need to know about the Merchandising and the skills to improve your talents in this field and be confident in your knowledge bucket with One Education as your right hand!
Meet the Accreditation
CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accreditation assure the Merchandising course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.
Expert Support
Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.
Key Benefits
Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.
Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.
Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Course Curriculum:
Module 01: Merchandising Theory
What is Merchandising?
Types of Merchandising
Factors Influencing
Functions of a Manager
Career as a Merchandiser
What Qualifications Do You Need?
What does It take?
What You'll do?
Career Path and Progression
Summary
Module 02: Product Management
Product Management
Aspects of Product Planning
Brand Management in Retailing
Principles of Brand Management
Types of Brands
Summary
Module 03: Merchandise Management
Merchandise Management
Merchandise Planning
Merchandise buying
Vendor Relations
Merchandise Performance
Logistics
Performance Goals
Supply Chain Management
Order Processing and Fulfilment
Transportation and Warehousing
Customer Transactions and Customer Service
Summary
Module 04: Inventory Management and Analysis
Inventory Management Concept
Using Inventory Analysis to Improve Business Operations
Benefits of Inventory Analysis
How Do You Analyse Inventory?
Key Metrics to Measure Inventory Efficiency
Average Inventory
Inventory Turnover
Rate of Return
GMROI
FIFO
LIFO
Example of FIFO and LIFO
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
Summary
Module 05: Merchandising Strategy
Elements
Salesfloor Layout
Interior Signage
Cross
The Use of Space
Colour
Lighting
Mass Displays
Interactive Technology
Best Practices
Properly Shelves
Staying on Top of Orders
Ensuring Retailer Compliance
Monitoring Competition
Collecting and Analysing Data
Takeaways
Summary
Module 06: Visual Merchandising
What is Visual Merchandising?
Who Does Visual Merchandising?
Visual Merchandising Techniques
Window Displays
Interactive Displays
POP Displays
Minimalism
Rule of Three
Creating Effective Displays
Think Vertical
Keep at Eye Level
Fill
Shop and Compare
Signage
Price
Maintenance
Full
Fronted
Clean
Complete
Summary
Module 07: Merchandise Pricing
Interactive Pricing Decisions
Merchandise
Location
Promotion
Credit
Customer Service
Store Image
Legal Constraints
Pricing Objectives
Profit Oriented Objectives
Sales Oriented Objectives
Status Quo Objectives
Pricing Policies
Below the Market
At the Market
Above the Market
Specific Pricing Strategies
Customary Pricing
Variable Pricing
Flexible Pricing
One-Price Policy
Price Lining
Odd Pricing
Multiple-Unit Pricing
Bundle Pricing
Leader Pricing
Promotional
Summary
Module 08: Importance of Consumer Behaviour
What We Mean by Consumer Behaviour
How to Interpret Consumer Behaviour for Your Own Advantage
How to Deal With Issues Related to Behaviour
The Difference That Understanding Consumer Behaviour Makes to Your Store
Summary
Module 09: Consumer Rights Act
The Key Rights Held by the Customer
What You Are Allowed to Do as a Trader
How to Handle Issues with Customers
The Legal Side and Getting Help
Summary
Module 10: The Importance of Communicating with Customers
What We Mean by Communication
How to Deal With Unhappy Customers
How to Talk to Customers
The Key Information to Provide your Customers
Summary
Course Assessment
To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).
This course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a certificate of achievement to prove your newly-acquired knowledge.
This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Upon successful completion of the Merchandising Course, learners will be equipped with many indispensable skills and have the opportunity to grab.
With a team of industry professionals producing and delivering our course content, you can be sure the skills and knowledge you learn apply to your career aspirations in manag...