Merchandiser CV example

A Merchandiser CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

• Pack and face shelves according to planograms
• Check stock levels and place orders with suppliers
• Set up promotional displays and price tickets
• Rotate stock and remove expired or damaged products
• Build good relationships with store managers
• Report on competitor activity and stock problems
• Take photos of displays for head office reports

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

• Stock control
• Planogram compliance
• Time management
• Driving

Also list, if you have them:

• Driver's licence and own transport, if you have them (many merchandising jobs need them)
• The stores or chains you serviced
• Brands or product types you worked with

4. Tips for Merchandiser jobs

• Name the stores you serviced and how many per day or week: it shows the size of your route.
• A driver's licence and own transport are often required for merchandising; put them near the top of your CV.
• Mention results, such as less out-of-stock on your shelves or a promotion display that sold well.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.