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Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale

Retail and wholesale managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations of major retail and wholesale establishments in order to maximise business performance and meet financial goals.

Daily Tasks

  • Examines quality of merchandise and ensures that effective use is made of advertising and display facilities.
  • Authorises payment for supplies received and decides on vending price, discount rates and credit terms.
  • Oversees the maintenance of financial and other records and controls security arrangements for the premises.
  • Ensures customer complaints and queries regarding sales and service are appropriately handled.
  • Ensures that adequate reserves of merchandise are held and that stock keeping is carried out efficiently.
  • Liaises with other staff to provide information about merchandise, special promotions etc. to customers.
  • Appoints staff, assigns tasks and monitors and reviews staff performance.

£21,330

Entry Level Salary

£30,259

Average Salary

£61,418.89

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

1237

Past two years

638

This year

4710

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

5%

Level 1

8%

Level 2

26%

Level 3

24%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

7%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

22%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

7%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

0%

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