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Shopkeepers & Proprietors – Wholesale & Retail
Shopkeepers and proprietors in this unit group co-ordinate, direct and undertake the activities in the running of small, independent retail and wholesale establishments.
Tasks
- Defines the market position for the business, decides what to sell, forecasts demand and develops the brand image of the business
- Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements
- Oversees staff training, rotas and the allocation of work
- Provides information about merchandise to staff and customers and ensures customer complaints are appropriately dealt with
- Ensures that adequate reserves of merchandise are held and orders new stock as required
- Maintains financial and other shop records and controls security arrangements for the premises
- Authorises payment for supplies received and decides on vending price and credit terms
- Examines quality of merchandise and ensures that effective use is made of advertising and display facilities.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements. A range of management and leadership courses in retail is available, in addition to NVQs/ SVQs in at Levels 2, 3 and 4.
What could I earn?
Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £33,000 per annum and can progress up to £77,000 per annum.
Is it in growth or decline?
There are currently 16,894 employed Shopkeepers & Proprietors – Wholesale & Retail in the region.