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

• Determine staffing requirements

• Manage staff and assign duties

• 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

• Work under pressure

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Ability to Supervise

• 3-4 people

Personal Suitability

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Organized