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How many Trade Manager jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Trade Manager jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Trade Manager 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 Trade Manager?

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.