"In my previous role at a hardware store, I worked with suppliers to create and update product displays. I would order the necessary inventory and put it out on the sales floor when it came in. I organised the products, cleaned them, and put price labels on everything to encourage sales. I changed displays seasonally to attract more attention."

"To help a brand stand out in the store I work at, I always present the inventory in an appealing way. This includes making sure I stock the shelves, seeing that everything has a price, putting up relevant posters or branding, and cleaning the display and inventory regularly. I follow the brand's plan to create and organise displays to ensure they are happy and customers can easily find the product."

"In my previous position at a clothing store, we used planograms all the time to create displays and present inventory. I would follow the planogram exactly as it was laid out to ensure the brands we carried were happy. I would always check for new planograms to ensure our store was up-to-date, especially when it was time to change seasonal displays."

"My previous company gave the merchandising team a phone that allowed us to communicate with each other, check prices, print price tags, and access our timesheet. We also used computers to print planograms and undergo online training. I am very comfortable using technology and can learn quickly, so I would be happy to learn how to use any other equipment you offer as well."

"As I often worked on the sales floor to set up brand displays, customers always interrupted me. I never minded as my main goal was to create a positive experience for customers. So, I would always put down what I was doing and help the customer as best as I could. If I wasn't able to help, I would direct the customer to a member of the sales team."

"If a display doesn't make sense with our store's layout, I always reach out to the brand immediately. I send them pictures of our store and the plan they want us to follow to explain why it won't work. I then offer an alternative plan that better suits our store's layout and ask for approval."

"When I came in, I noticed you don't have any product around the cashiers. When customers are waiting in line, they tend to look around. Having small items they can look at and potentially buy is a great way of increasing sales. Since you have an accessory section in your store, I would put move the display closer to the cashier for customers to peruse."

"If I noticed a product wasn't selling, I would try to move it. I would put it in a more noticeable spot so customers will be more likely to pick it up. If that doesn't work, I would talk to my supervisor about lowering the price or including it in a promotion."

"In five years, I would like to be a senior merchandiser or department manager at your store. I love working in the fashion industry, so I would appreciate the opportunity to stay here long-term. But I want to be in a higher position to work on my leadership skills."

"I prefer to work as a team. I think it's a great way to exchange ideas and skills. I have learned a lot from my team in my three years as a merchandiser. Working as a team is also a great way to get work done quickly. We can help each other out and ensure everyone completes their tasks by the end of the day."

"I have spent three years merchandising in a home development store. It's such a large store, that I have learned a lot about sales, different types of products, and honed my customer service skills. However, I'm more interested in clothing which is why I applied to work with you."

"I think my greatest skills as a merchandiser are my customer service and analytical skills. Although I am not directly responsible for helping customers, I often get stopped by them when merchandising. My strong customer service skills help me ensure each customer has a positive experience. My analytical skills allow me to create displays that are exactly what the brand is looking for."

"At my previous company, I increased sales by 5% by the end of my first year with the store. I did this by reorganizing our accessory department. The store had all the accessories too clumped together, so it got messy quickly and customers had a hard time looking through them. I created a display that spaced everything out and made it much more appealing to look at."

"If I noticed a colleague was stealing, I would, unfortunately, have to report them to my supervisor. I don't want the company to suffer and I want to be able to trust my colleagues, so it's important to bring theft to light."

"I know that your store has an established seasonal department in the back, as I frequent it often. I would change the product every spring, summer, fall, and winter to match the demand. For example, I would put out shovels and snowblowers in the winter and barbecues and garden tools in the summer."