retail sales manager

Work Setting

• Retail business

Specific Skills

• Implement price and credits policies
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Goal-oriented