Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail or wholesale basis.

• Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments
  
• Manage staff and assign duties
  
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
  
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
  
• Source and negotiate with vendors when necessary to procure merchandise for resale
  
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
  
• Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, and monitor revenues
  
• Evaluate and improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues
  
• Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff
  

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