Shopkeepers
NKPD code: 5221
Description
Shopkeepers run small shops either independently or with the help of a small number of staff. Shopkeepers perform the following main tasks: • determining the product range, stock and price levels of the goods sold; • purchasing or ordering goods from markets, wholesalers or other suppliers; • determining costs and maintaining records of stock and financial transactions; • pricing and displaying goods for sale; • selling goods to customers and advising on their use; • assessing returned goods and deciding on appropriate action; • compiling stock inventories. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Owner, small shop – Owner, newspaper kiosk – Manager, retail trade (self-service shops) Excludes: – Manager, shop – 1420 – Seller, market – 5211 NOTES: Owners of small shops for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant part of their work are classified in 5221 Shopkeepers. Shop managers for whom the management and supervision of staff is a significant part of their work are classified in 1420 Retail and wholesale trade managers. Workers who supervise and direct the activities of sales assistants, cashiers and other shop staff, but are not responsible for determining the range and mix of products offered, pricing, budgets, or the selection and appointment of staff, are classified in 5222 Shop supervisors.