Manager (Retail)
Retail Managers coordinate the operations of retail establishments. These operations may include purchasing, budgetary, personnel, equipment, logistical, or other matters.
Duties and tasks
- Assessing retail needs based on the demands and desires of a particular market
- Interviewing and hiring potential employees
- Planning budgets and spending capital appropriately
- Predicting consumer trends and purchasing stock accordingly
- Scheduling employees for shifts
- Working with occupational health and safety organisations to ensure the retail outlet is up to code
Skills required
- Ability to delegate responsibilities as needed
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Speaking and other oral communication
- Use of logic, reasoning, and critical thinking to solve problems
Working conditions
Retail Managers may work in a variety of retail outlets and establishments. These can be clothing stores (either chain or boutique), electronics stores, speciality stores, general stores, department stores, discount stores etc.
Professional associations / Industry information
ARA Retail Institute
National Retail Association
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