142-Retail and wholesale trade managers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Retail and wholesale trade managers
ISCO Code: 
142
Job Description: 
Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organize, coordinate and control the operations of establishments that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of product.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
  • formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
  • promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services
  • maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
  • undertaking budgeting for the establishment
  • controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
  • ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

1420 Retail and wholesale trade managers