Retail and wholesale trade managers
Retail and wholesale trade managers, plan, organize, co-ordinate and control the operations of establishments that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of product.
Skill level: SkilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Retail and wholesale trade managers - from R9 132 to R35 238 per month - 2026.
- A Retail and wholesale trade managers typically earns between R9 132 and R20 635 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R11 826 and R25 310 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
- Formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
- Promoting and advertising the establishment’s goods and services
- Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
- Undertaking budgeting for the establishment
- Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
