Believe Human Resource Development Consultancy and Services - Date posted: 24 Aug 2013
A retail manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of stores and among their key accountabilities is developing profitable performance by motivating staff. Employees in this position have input regarding store merchandise and layout. They have decision-making responsibilities concerning everyday trading issues and may be required to assist with the opening new stores Duties include developing teams that perform their jobs effectively to meet customers’ needs. This job requires managing sales and store activity as well as driving service and ensuring that standards are upheld. Retail managers are responsible for assessing financial and administrative processes in the store Applicants should have experience in retail stores and managerial familiarity is preferable. Candidates should understand trends and be efficient with visual merchandising. Practical problem-solving skills are necessary and interpersonal skills are essential to deal with recruiting, training and developing staff. Employers may request applicants to have a City & Guilds diploma in retail management or another relevant qualification. The typical duties of retail managers include: • Supervising stock control and pricing, • Hitting sales targets and maximizing profitability, • Planning, • Budget management, • Recruiting, training, appraising and supervising staff, • Keep business and statistical records, • Marketing and promoting the business, • Resolving customer complaints and queries, • Setup promotional displays and materials, and • Make sure that the business is in compliance with safety and health regulations....
A retail manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of stores and among their key accountabilities is developing profitable performance by motivating staff. Employees in this position have input regarding store merchandise and layout. They have decision-making responsibilities concerning everyday trading issues and may be required to assist with the opening new stores Duties include developing teams that perform their jobs effectively to meet customers’ needs. This job requires managing sales and store activity as well as driving service and ensuring that standards are upheld. Retail managers are responsible for assessing financial and administrative processes in the store Applicants should have experience in retail stores and managerial familiarity is preferable. Candidates should understand trends and be efficient with visual merchandising. Practical problem-solving skills are necessary and interpersonal skills are essential to deal with recruiting, training and developing staff. Employers may request applicants to have a City & Guilds diploma in retail management or another relevant qualification. The typical duties of retail managers include: • Supervising stock control and pricing, • Hitting sales targets and maximizing profitability, • Planning, • Budget management, • Recruiting, training, appraising and supervising staff, • Keep business and statistical records, • Marketing and promoting the business, • Resolving customer complaints and queries, • Setup promotional displays and materials, and • Make sure that the business is in compliance with safety and health regulations....