Retail

Hi Shobha,
Store Management is an integral part of the entire supply chain procedure. Store Managers work towards meeting personal and location sales metrics and customer satisfaction standards by maximizing the customer's experience. They are engaged in managing all phases of store operations to ensure maximum sales and profitability.
Retail Store Managers focus on:
1. Key Business Initiatives.
2. Store Presentation.
3. Marketing Execution.
4. Inventory Management.
5. Loss Prevention.
6. Payroll Management.
7. Risk Management.
8. Daily Operational Cost Control.
If you are interested in this field, you can undertake the following programs:
1. PG Diploma in Store Management.
2. Diploma in Store Management.
3. Diploma in Retail Management.
4. PG Diploma in Retail Management.
Career opportunities include employment in the field of Retail Marketing including:
1. Store Merchandising.
2. Retail Store Sales.
3. Advertising and Marketing, etc.
If you have considerable experience in marketing, fashion merchandising, finance, business, and advertising, you will have greater chances of landing lucrative job offers. Same with Manager Retail store applicants who have earned higher educational degrees and related field experiences.
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Hi Shobha,
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) is one of the top B-school. Shiksha is an education portal and provides unbiased guidance regarding education and career sector. For K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) feedback I would suggest you to visit the institute personally, and talk to the students studying there, and take their feedback regarding faculty, teaching methodology,placement, etc., all this will help you to take decision regarding which institute to join.
You can refer the link for more information:
https://www.shiksha.com/getListingDetail/2932/institute/college-K-J-Somaiya-Institute-Of-Management-Studies-And-Research-Simsr-Mumbai-India
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Hi Shobha,
A good Retail management course should ideally cover the following areas:
The evolution of world retailing
Retailing in the world and India
Retailing Concepts
Retail Marketing
Retail Store Operations
Information Technology & Internet in Retailing
Fundamental accounts & Finance in retailing
Pricing, Promotions & Markdowns in Retailing
Supply Chain Management in Retailing
Retail category management & Sourcing
Understanding Customer Behavior Retailing
Retail Selling Skills
Understanding Services Marketing
CRM & Customer Loyalty Management
Visual Merchandising & Space Planning
Luxury and lifestyle Retailing
Business Communication & Social Etiquette in Retailing
Placement Preparatory Training
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Hi Jyoti,
Store or Inventory Management is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
The various topics covered under this course are:
1. Stores Management.
2. Stores Administration.
3. Stock Control and Inventory Management.
4. Logistic Management.
5. Packaging and Distribution Management.
6. Legal Aspects of Stores and Transportation Management.
You will not find online course in Store Management. You may consider pursuing Diploma or Certificate course in Store or Inventory Management. The duration of these course may be from 1 to 1.5 years.
For your reference find below some of the Institutes offering this course:
1. Indian Institute of Material Management - Mumbai.
Course: Diploma in Stores Management.
2. Bombay Academy of Management Studies - Mumbai.
Course: Diploma in Stores and Inventory Management.
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Hi Mohit,
Performance of supply chain is directly proportional to the productivity of a company. With the retail boom in the country, a career in SCM is both challenging and rewarding option. You could get the following job profiles after completing the required qualifications:
Commodity Buyer
Supply Planner
Supplier Manager
Purchasing Executives
Implementation Manager
Procurement Officer
Material Manager
Inventory Manager
Head of Supply
Head of Procurement.
You can refer the link for more information:
https://www.shiksha.com/career-in-supply-chain-management-article-4786-1
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Hi Jyoti,
Store Management is an integral part of the entire supply chain procedure. Store Managers work towards meeting personal and location sales metrics and customer satisfaction standards by maximizing the customer's experience. They are engaged in managing all phases of store operations to ensure maximum sales and profitability.
To become a good Store Manager you must be:
1. A Leader.
2. Flexible
3. Good Communication Skills.
4. Expressive.
5. Good Listener.
If you are interested in this field, you can undertake the following programs:
1. PG Diploma in Store Management.
2. Diploma in Store Management.
3. Diploma in Retail Management.
4. PG Diploma in Retail Management.
Some of the colleges offering Diploma in Store Management courses are:
1. Birla Institute of Management Technology.
2. Indian School of Business Management and Administration – Kochi.
3. Indian Institute of Materials Management – Bangalore.
4. Luxury Connect Business School
5. Institute of Shipping – Delhi.
6. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning – Thane.
7. MIT School of Distance Education
While selecting the best, you need to check some of the important parameters such as:
1. Recognition.
2. Year of Establishment.
3. Batch Size.
4. Syllabus.
5. Faculty.
6. Fees.
7. Placements, etc.
For more information you may refer to the below mentioned link:
https://retail.shiksha.com/store-management-courses-in-india-categorypage-11-44-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0?
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