1. MERCHANDISING CAREERS Danielle Perri and Tysheena Wilkins

2. INTERNSHIPS  MRCH 2883  MRCH 3883  Weekly Journals  100 hour Self/Supervisor Evaluation  200 hour Self/Supervisor Evaluation  Company Overview, Reflection, Appraisal

3. DANIELLE’S INTERNSHIP

4. OPPORTUNITIES  Nordstrom, nordstrom.com click careers  Belk, belk.com click careers at Belk  AmericasMart, americasmart.com click about us  Local boutiques in Greenville

5.  Fundraising  Community Service  Social events  Networking Trips  Spring Fashion Show  Events w/ NRF recruiters and members  Scholarships  Industry News  Retail’s BIG show www.bigshow15.nrf.com GET INVOLVED AIMO NRF

6. LEVELS OF OPERATION  Textiles Sales Styling  Brand Manufacturers/Designers Manufacturers Sales Representative

7. LEVELS OF OPERATION  Retailers Sales Associate Manager Buyer/Planner Store Owner Visual Merchandiser Merchandise Coordinator  Auxiliary Services

8. CAREERS  Merchandiser Determines direction of apparel manufacturers Studies trends and forecasts Looks at previous sales results NYC, Dallas, Chicago, LA, Atlanta  Skills Knowledge of trends, developed fashion sense Good problem-solving skills Organized and detail-oriented

9. CAREERS  Showroom Sales Representative Shows buyers new lines from designers and manufacturers Assist with orders and ensures that merchandise reaches destination in a timely manner  Skills Presentation skills Knowledge of retailers and manufacturers Outgoing and friendly

11. CAREERS Store Manager Buyer  Oversees all operations of a retailer (sales, finances, hiring/training)  Skills Leadership Communication Energetic and outgoing  Selects merchandise from wholesalers or manufacturers for retailers  Skills Open to travel Budgeting, mathematical Ability to keep up with trends

12.  Oversees design and visual displays in retailers, trade shows, & showrooms  Skills Highly organized Artistic and creative Collaborate with others Hands on  Owns & operates boutique  Skills Wear many “hats” Entrepreneurial mindset Analytical Drive Creativity CAREERS Visual Merchandiser Boutique Owner

13. Questions?