The Path to Becoming a Shop Fitter
When one mentions the building industry, one would readily think of male construction workers sweating under the sun. On truth, however, even women can perform well in a profitable building job. This job is what the retail industry calls the shopfitter.
As the name implies, a shopfitter is a professional tasked with fitting a retail or corner store with shelves and other fixtures it needs for its daily operations. While the task looks simple on paper, it actually calls for a number of different steps and areas of expertise.
In this case, if it interests you in becoming a shopfitter yourself, the ADP Store recommends the following:
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Attention to Details
Most people consider shop-fitting as an art and a science. To become one, you need to have a keen eye for detail. Keep in mind that, as a shop fitter, you are responsible for the planning of the design as well as its execution.
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Numerical and Logical Skills
Being a shopfitter means taking many measurements. You also need to have an understanding of buyer behavior so that you can make the needed tweaks in store design.
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Physical Fitness
Most shopfitters have to work alongside carpenters and other workers. Ergo, physical fitness is a good trait to have, so that you can easily lug around fixtures and other structure pieces during your work.
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Drawing Skills
To present your design to the store owner, know how to draw professionally. It does not have to be artistic or creative, but your drawing needs accuracy and a scale to size. Otherwise, you may end up with having to do costly repairs to fit the actual measurements of the store.
A shopfitter is a rewarding profession with opportunities for career growth; experienced shopfitters can also find their later calling as draughtsmen or staff in architectural firms. Still, the best trait of a shopfitter is a good listening skill, when they translate what the client wants to the actual work.
