What are the typical career paths in Retail Merchandising?
Most entry level positions are as trainees – in merchandising, management, product development, or buying. You may begin your career as a manager in training at a major department store or within a specialty store, as a buyer trainee, or as a merchandise coordinator for a major label. Secondary positions such as sales representative, buyer, divisional merchandise manager, fashion coordinator, stylist, and production coordinator are typically available to people with 3 to 6 years of experience in retailing. Retail Merchandising graduates may also find employment in departments of human resources of retail firms or with design and manufacturing companies. About the Program Students interested in the Retail Merchandising program will enter Ohio University with a pre-major code of ND6380 (Pre-Retail Merchandising). To be admitted into the major, you must complete an application form (downloadable PDF available on the right side of this page) and be accepted after successful completion of 7
