Retail and wholesale trade managers

Example job titles

• antique dealer
• assistant manager - retail
• automobile repair shop manager
• bookstore manager
• car dealership manager
• cattle dealer
• clothing store manager
• department store manager
• pleasure boat dealer
• sporting goods store manager
• store manager - retail
• supermarket manager
• variety store manager

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
• Source and negotiate with vendors when necessary to procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, and monitor revenues
• Evaluate and improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues
• Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A university degree or college diploma in business administration or other field related to the product or service being sold may be required.
• Several years of related retail or wholesale sales experience at increasing levels of responsibility are usually required

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