Retail trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail basis.
Their duties may require them to:
Plan and direct the operations of organizations engaged in retail sales;
Manage staff and assign duties;
Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and the effect of competitors' operations;
Determine, locate and select merchandise and services to be sold;
Implement price and credit policies;
Develop and implement marketing strategies;
Plan budgets and authorize expenditures;
Carry out the organization's banking; and
Determine staffing requirements and hire, or oversee hiring of, staff.
Manager
Merchant
Retail Sales Manager
Staff Training Manager
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Business Administration Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Business - Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma
Business - Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma; Co-op
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Management and Organizational Studies - Consumer Behaviour Bachelor; Honours
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University of the Highlands and Islands
Multi-campus, Scotland, GB
Related Program(s):
Art and Contemporary Practices BA (Hons) Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB
Related Program(s):
Fashion Marketing and Consumer Behaviour (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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