<p>Anyone?</p>
<p>This is my intended major and I was wondering if there is a lot of traveling involved in the job? I have read up on becoming a merchandiser and it says how you have to travel to vendors and shows. That’s fine, but here’s my concer:.</p>
<p>Where exactly do these travelers tend to go? Is it wherever their company’s headquarters are located? How often do they travel annually?</p>
<p>I live close to Manhattan, so traveling into the city would not be an issue. Are most of these events held there? I have read up on London, Paris, but truthfully I have mixed feelings about traveling… thanks!</p>
<p>It depends on the company and what they require. At my previous employer where I was a sales manager, I went to a Philadelphia store and they had a merchandiser there who lived someplace out west (I believe the Wisconsin area) who was traveling around to some of the larger stores in the country to talk about merchandising standards, new resets, and products. I don’t think she did it all that often, as she was primarily based out of her local office, but every now and then she would do surprise visits and help get the larger shops “in shape.”</p>
<p>At my current company they do no such thing - they have their own local vendors who come in and help with large resets, but the merchandisers do not travel around so vastly; perhaps to local stores in their areas to ensure proper execution. Although it is not a fashion industry, per se.</p>
<p>I think you are selling yourself short if you want to be a merchandiser and limit yourself to Manhattan; many large companies have headquarters all over the country and globe; not all do their merchandising from their main offices, but the further up the chain you are, the more you seem to travel around and ensure those below you are following protocol. And in the fashion industry, keeping up on the latest trends through research, shows, and various events will be a huge part of the job. Not everything - your office, vendors, shows, etc. - will be in your back yard.</p>
<p>Thank you for the feedback! Just wondering, do you work for a large company? Was this employee you know someone who was at a higher position? Thanks once again!</p>
<p>It was a very large retailer that most everyone has heard of, and this person worked at the corporate level on what I’m guessing was an excellent salary and paid travel. She was one of the individuals who designed the merchandising resets in a “mock” store that would be rolled out to all stores in the company.</p>