Group
Occupation
162131 Retail Manager (General)
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
162131 Retail Manager (General)
Organises and controls the operations of a general retail trading establishment.
Community Pharmacists and fast food managers are excluded from this occupation. Community Pharmacists are included in Occupation 263431 Community Pharmacist. Fast food managers are included in the Occupation 161231 Cafe or Restaurant Manager.
Alternative titles
- Retail Store Manager
- Shop Manager
Specialisations
- Clothing Store Manager
- Hardware Store Manager
- Liquor Store Manager
- Newsagent
- Pharmacy Store Manager
- Retail Bakery Manager
- Service Station Manager
- Supermarket Manager
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Manages the daily operations of retail establishments
- Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, rostering, training and performance evaluation
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Monitors and analyses sales and financial data
- Manages retail establishment finances, including budgeting and financial reporting
- Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, and negotiates contracts and pricing
- Implements marketing and promotional activities to attract and retain customers
- Resolves customer complaints and ensures high levels of customer satisfaction