Retail Supervisor Careers

Ideal for

“I am curious and love to construct things. If you wanted the tallest and strongest tower made of spaghetti and marshmallows, ask me, I love a challenge! I like to understand the theories that sit behind the design and creativity of things and how they are made. When I think about my skills and the type of work I’d like to get into, it would definitely be something that blends maths, science and engineering and art. Chimpanzees are great at creative problem solving with others, and I dig that!”

“If you wanted a group holiday organised, a project manager for group assignments or help with party planning – I am that person! I live by schedules, to do-lists and structure so that every detail, even the smallest, is addressed. You can call me the ‘behind-the-scenes’ person. I'm the oil in the machine, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Some people find administration boring but I love it and excel at making things happen! Honey bees love details and get things done, which I think is pretty cool.”

Overview

Retail Supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of retail sales workers.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

monitoring sales data and stock levels and studying trade manufacturers' and market information to keep informed of changing market conditions
negotiating purchase promotion and supply arrangements with suppliers
designing and implementing pricing marketing promotional and display strategies
liaising with management on long-term planning and sales promotions
establishing working plans according to seasonal and budgetary requirements
anticipating consumer trends and determining quantity style and quality of goods to be purchased
inspecting comparing selecting and valuing wool by determining colour yield micron and length
inspecting and buying wool at auction in wool brokers' stores and in farm sheds
receiving samples from scoured wool exchanges
may visit freezing works to buy slipe wool

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate III in Retail

Short Courses Available

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Certificate IV in Retail Management

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Industry

Retail & Consumer Products

If you’re interested in selling products to customers, displaying goods for sale, or working in Retail operations then the Retail & Consumer Products industry could be the place for you to kick-start your career journey.The Retail industry is huge and covers a diverse range of products including groceries, personal-care items, white goods, apparel and motor vehicles. These goods are purchased from domestic or overseas manufacturers and wholesalers to be onsold (retailed) to local customers.There is more to Retail & Consumer Products than just selling products. A career in this industry could involve work in administration, customer service, employee relations, finance, inventory, loss prevention, merchandising or marketing. The supermarket and grocery category is the largest retail employer in Australia, followed by the pharmaceutical sector, so you could find your career starts right where you already do your own shopping!The increased popularity of buying and selling products and services over the internet has led to a growth in online retailing or electronic commerce (e-commerce) businesses, creating new job opportunities in what is a very exciting segment of the industry.

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