Overseeing the daily activities in a retail establishment is the job of a Retail Store Manager. These managers may work in small, medium or large scale locations. Their responsibilities are dictated by the location, size and type of business offered by their store. They also have duties related to human resources.
A Retail Store Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Ordering new stock
• Generating pricing quotations
• Hiring and training staff
• Networking with suppliers
• Managing inventory
• Developing promotional ideas
• Advising on advertising strategies
• Reviewing sales targets
Skills
• Being conversational
• Being professional and friendly
• Communicating effectively
• Handling multiple projects
• Being constructive and thorough
• Being a strong team and group leader
• Prioritizing and planning
• Coaching or mentoring employees
• Developing effective strategies
• Being flexible and willing
Education
Studying Business Management, Sales, Retail Management, Merchandising, Business Administration, Accounting or other business related fields is helpful in gaining a Retail Store Manager position. Employers accept Diplomas, Associate, Bachelors and Masters Degrees in any of these areas of study.
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