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Retail Management: Store Operations, Merchandising and Digital Retailing

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Course Overview

The Retail Management course is designed for learners who want to develop foundational knowledge of retail business operations, customer service and store management. It introduces the principles of retail strategy and planning while exploring how retailers manage products, employees, finances and customer relationships.

Whether you are interested in working in retail, managing a shop or developing your business management skills, this course provides a useful introduction to retail operations, merchandising, e-commerce, marketing and financial management.

Description

The Retail Management course covers essential areas of managing and developing retail businesses. Learners will explore retail strategy, daily operations, customer relationship management (CRM), merchandising and buying, digital retailing, financial management, human resource management and retail marketing.

Key Features

  • Introduction to retail management principles

  • Retail strategy and business planning

  • Retail operations management

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Retail merchandising and buying

  • E-commerce and digital retailing

  • Financial management in retail

  • Human resource management in retail

  • Retail marketing and promotional activities

  • Foundation for further learning in retail and business management

Learning Benefits

  • Develop an understanding of retail management principles

  • Explore retail strategy and planning methods

  • Understand the key responsibilities involved in retail operations

  • Build awareness of customer relationship management

  • Develop knowledge of merchandising and product buying

  • Explore e-commerce and digital retailing practices

  • Understand financial management in retail businesses

  • Build awareness of staff management and human resource practices

  • Explore retail marketing and promotional strategies

  • Strengthen knowledge relevant to retail business operations and career development

Who Is This Course For?

  • Individuals interested in retail management

  • Beginners exploring retail careers

  • Aspiring Retail Managers

  • Retail Assistants

  • Retail Supervisors

  • Store Assistants

  • Store Supervisors

  • Shop Managers

  • Retail Operations Assistants

  • Customer Service Assistants

  • Merchandising Assistants

  • Buying Assistants

  • E-commerce Assistants

  • Retail Marketing Assistants

  • Sales Assistants

  • Small Business Owners

  • Entrepreneurs interested in retail

  • Business Management Students

  • Career changers exploring retail and business management

  • Students and lifelong learners

Requirements

  • No formal qualifications are required.

  • No previous retail management experience is necessary.

  • Open to anyone interested in retail and business operations.

  • An internet-enabled device is recommended for online learning.

  • An interest in customer service, sales or business can be helpful.

  • A willingness to learn and develop professional knowledge is recommended.

Career Path

This course can support foundational knowledge relevant to roles such as:

  • Retail Assistant

  • Retail Sales Assistant

  • Retail Supervisor

  • Assistant Store Manager

  • Store Manager

  • Junior Retail Manager

  • Retail Operations Assistant

  • Retail Operations Coordinator

  • Customer Service Assistant

  • Customer Relationship Assistant

  • Merchandising Assistant

  • Retail Buying Assistant

  • E-commerce Assistant

  • Digital Retail Assistant

  • Retail Marketing Assistant

  • Sales Coordinator

  • Stock Control Assistant

  • Inventory Management Assistant

  • Retail Administration Assistant

  • Further Study in Retail Management, Business Management and E-commerce

What you will learn

Course Modules

1 Module 1_ Introduction to Retail Management

  • Lesson 1_ Introduction to Retail Management

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