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• How many Retail Director jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 1 Retail Director jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Retail Director do?

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

  Tasks required include:

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

• What are the entry requirements for a Retail Director?

  Entry requirements vary from company to company. Entrants may possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, GNVQs/GSVQs, a BTEC/SQA award, a degree or equivalent qualification. Entry is also possible through promotion after gaining sufficient experience. NVQs/SVQs in Retail Operations are available at Level 4.

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