Retail manager average salary | UK Salary Information

Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

£35,765

£17,657

£29,109

£44,195

Jobs included

Job info

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

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.

Entry requirements

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.