Retail sales assistant jobs in Perth and WA exist in a wide range of retail outlets, from small specialty retailers to large department stores. Sales assistants can be required to work flexible hours, which may include late nights and weekends.
The specific tasks performed by a sales assistant will vary according to the employer, but as a retail sales assistant you will be responsible for assisting customers to locate merchandise and advising them on the benefits, pricing, use and care of that merchandise, through to operating cash registers or point of sale terminals, accepting deliveries and even pricing stock.
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Retail Department ManagerRetail department managers plan and coordinate the operations of departments or sections of larger retail outlets. This may include the recruitment and management of staff, maintaining levels of sales and customer service, as well as managing budgets and sales targets. Retail department managers can also be responsible for the display and presentation of the merchandise within their department.
Department managers will have contact with a wide range of people including customers, staff, general management, suppliers and other department managers.
Most retailers require people in management positions to have previous experience working in retail, although some may provide on or off-the-job skills and management training.
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Retail Store ManagerRetail store managers plan and coordinate the operations of retail outlets and have similar responsibilities to department managers, but on a storewide basis.
Store managers have contact with a wide range of people including customers, staff, suppliers and other businesses. They can work in a range of businesses including small retail outlets, speciality retailers, supermarkets and food outlets, chain stores and department stores.
Most retailers require people in store management positions to have already accumulated a range of previous experience working in retail, although some employers may provide additional training.
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Retail Visual MerchandiserVisual merchandisers design and implement the merchandising and display plans for a store or group of stores, in order to attract the attention of customers and so maximise sales opportunities. They may develop individual displays such as window, wall or point-of-sale displays, floor plans and layouts.
Visual merchandisers represent the creative side of retailing and usually work in consultation with store staff and managers and marketing and promotions staff. They can also be involved in developing overall merchandising plans for a group of stores, including schedules of displays and promotions.
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Retail BuyerBuyers source, select and purchase the goods that are sold in retail stores. They review current stock levels, sales patterns and their competitors’ ranges of stock to plan future stock purchases. Retail buyers need to keep ahead of future trends and so they do research and attend trade and product shows. The role often involves travelling interstate or overseas to find the most suitable goods for their industry and for seasonal requirements.
Buyers often work with visual merchandisers and store managers to determine the best display and promotion methods for products in order to maximise sales opportunities.
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Retail Merchandise PlannerMerchandise planners assess, plan and predict stock needs for stores. They are responsible for increasing sales and profits by determining which products, or mix of products, their stores should sell. To achieve this, they work with buyers, store managers and marketing staff to meet their financial targets. In some stores the merchandise planner may also be known as a buyer.
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What are the Career Opportunities?More young people are employed in retail jobs in Perth and WA than in any other single sector, with over 100,000 people currently employed, and the industry is expected to continue to grow as the population of Perth and WA increases. It has been estimated that, in the next few years, over 22% of all new jobs in Western Australia will be created in retail. In the retail industry, enthusiasm, hard work and performance are rewarded, and many employers in the industry offer opportunities for advancement from the shop floor.
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What Training do You Need?It is not essential to have formal qualifications in order to secure retail jobs in Perth and WA, but formal training can help to build your skills and advance your career options. There are a number of nationally recognised qualifications available within the retail industry:
- Certificate II in Retail looks at aspects that are specific to the retail environment such as how to operate retail equipment, how to interact with customers and how to handle point-of-sale. It has been designed as the standard entry level qualification for the retail sector and will help individuals looking to develop their skills and knowledge and to start their career in the retail industry.
- Certificate III in Retail is for people who want to work in retail operations and/or supervision. You will learn how to maintain store safety and security and build relationships with customers. Work would be undertaken in various retail store settings, such as specialty stores, supermarkets, department stores and retail fast food outlets.
- Certificate IV in Retail Management prepares the individual to be competent in the first line management skills, working in the retail and/or wholesale industries. It applies to those who are managing a small retail outlet, a section or department within a larger retail store, a small wholesale outlet, or a section or department within a larger wholesale business.
- Diploma of Retail Management provides skills and knowledge required by those who hold or wish to hold higher management positions. It applies to those who are providing support to senior management in a larger retail or wholesale outlet or being responsible for the management of a retail store or wholesale outlet.
More Information about Retail Jobs in Perth and WAThe Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is a national organisation providing advice to those working or wanting to work in the retail industry, and offers membership support for those working within the retail industry. More information can be found out about education, advocacy, services and membership on The Australian Retailers Association website.
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