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A Retail Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations in a store. Part cheerleader, part coordinator, part boss, Retail Store Managers are tasked with making sure things are running smoothly. Though the job is complex, it is very rewarding and offers a lot of growth opportunities.
What Does a Retail Store Manager Do?
Retail Store Managers are responsible for four aspects of a store: the people, the stock, the sales, and the store. Here is a general description for a Retail Store Manager’s duties:
People
- Manages the entire staff in a retail store
- Hires and fires staff
- Oversees staff development and training
- Enforces health and safety rules
Stock
- Orders and receives stock
- Determines price changes
- Inspects damaged goods and intakes returns
- Controls inventory levels
Sales
- Works with customers and tries to resolve complicated issues
- Sets sales goals and encourages staff to meet them
- Plans and creates sales and marketing materials
Store
- Manages budget and keeps track of finances for the store
- Responsible for communicating with corporate and maintaining their standards (if applicable)
Is a Job as a Retail Store Manager Right for Me?
From boutiques to large chains, Retail Store Managers are needed in every single type of store. If you are an enthusiastic person with good interpersonal, organizational, and mathematical skills, retail management is a job to consider. If you already have a lot of retail experience and enjoy working with people, it could be the career path for you. And if you have an associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration your chances of landing a top position are even better.
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