Manager, retail trade

Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organise, coordinate and control the operations of enterprises that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing, strategic and operational management of a shop/outlet or of an organisational unit within the shop/outlet that sells a particular type of product.

• determining the range and variety of products offered, stock levels and service standards;
• formulating and implementing sales, marketing and pricing policies;
• promoting and advertising the enterprise's products and services;
• maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions;
• participating in the development of the enterprise's budget;
• overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff;
• ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Manager, wholesale trade
• Manager, retail trade
• Manager, supermarket
• Manager, department store