Merchandising

Looking for an exciting and challenging career? Merchandising may be the answer. There are many opportunities for men and women who are energetic, aggressive, and enjoy working with people. Product knowledge and business qualifications are attributes which are typical of a successful merchandising professionals.

Northwest's merchandising curriculum gives you a solid textiles, apparel, furnishings, and business background.

Merchandising involves the planning, development and presentation of textiles, apparel and furnishing product lines, considering prices, assortments, styling, and timing.

The Merchandising program leads you to challenging entry level positions such as:

Retail Executive Trainee
Management and Sales Positions
Product Development
Decorator Consultant
Assistant Buyer
Visual Merchandiser
Consumer Relations Specialist

Download the Merchandising checklist

For more information contact:

Ms. Beth Goudge
Instructor Merchandising
Office 305A Ext. 1710

Dr. Jean Memken Assistant Professor Office 302A Ext. 1850

Lauren Raveill, Student Ambassador

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For more information contact:

Family and Consumer Sciences
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: 660.562.1168
E-mail: dfravel@nwmissouri.edu