Fashion retail
Retail store manager
Introduction...
Retail store managers ensure promotions are run accurately and how the companies want them to be sorted. They make sure that staff are all working towards an achievable target and the excellent customer care standards are met at all times. Working on the shop floor, you are always in contact with customers, showing that you are approachable and also making sure your staff are doing the same. You would also be responsible for the day-to-day running of the store, motivating staff to achieve the best.
Qualifications & Work experience...
Work experience is prime. Although being paid while employed is beneficial, it is also essential to do voluntary work. Voluntary work will enable your knowledge about the working environment and understanding, as long as you have enough experience to show it shouldn't matter if you're being paid or volunteering.
Salary & Working hours
Within retail, the average working week is around 40 hours. Although, on particular occasions workers may have to stay later and work for longer, this may not guarantee them extra pay. Many retail stores are open during weekdays. This means that there is a requirement to work a variety of different hours including late nights, weekends and bank holidays.
By looking at this graph it shows that a store manager would earn £22 841 where as a store assistant manager would earn £17 908. Being an assistant gives you the ability to show off what you can do and also the manager would motivate them to be successful.
Skills...
For retail it is key to be able to communicate with people in a polite and informative manner, this shows you are respectful especially with negotiating vital deals. Solving problems under pressure and with a tight deadline is prime because everything has to be up to a standard.
Responsibilities...
Example: Kurt Geiger...
Bibliography...
Google images
https://blog.vendhq.com/post/64901828306/suggestive-selling-to-increase-add-on-sales-in-retail
Published: 31 August 2015
Accessed: 16 September 2016
Google image
Kurt Geiger
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/discount-kurt-geiger-store-opening-11539777
Published: 29 June 2016
Accessed: 16 September 2016
Indeed - Selfridges
http://www.indeed.co.uk/m/viewjob?jk=c8f96ee16c889c47&from=serp
Published: 16 September 2016
Accessed: 16 September 2016
Google image
Kurt Gieger
http://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/en/style/feature/kurt-geiger-opens-marina-bay-sands/
Published: 27 August 2014
Accessed: 16 September 2016
http://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/what-skills-are-retail-employers-looking-for
Published: unknown
Accessed: 19 September 2016
Pay scale
http://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Industry=Clothing_Store/Salary
Published: 10 September 2016
Accessed: 16 September 2016
Prospects
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/retail-buyer
Published: September 2015
Accessed: 16 September
YouTube
HOW TO MAKE IT in Retail (Top 5 Tips - Sir Philip Green, CEO - Arcadia)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Civg4ydO7po
Published on 16 Apr 2013
Accessed: 16 September 2016