As with any job in retail, your retail skills are put to the test, as you are required to engage in a range of tasks and activities in order to generate sales. As a store operations manager, you are expected to have an extensive range of retail skills that cover a wide range of responsibilities. For those looking to step up into a managerial role or for those looking to develop their current retail management skills, there are a number of ways to become a better retail salesperson and, more importantly, a better retail candidate overall. (more…)
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Retail jobs: Gaining and developing retail management skills
Thursday, August 16th, 2012How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 2
Friday, May 18th, 2012Read our How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 1 for the first section of this topic.
After you’ve left the customer for a couple of minutes, approach them in an assured manner. Lean towards making a personal remark (about either the person or the product they are looking at), which demands a positive response. You should do this in a conversational and casual tone; this should spark a natural conversation, which is more preferred than asking the basic “can I help you?” question. Customers often dread being asked this question, as they believe it to be quite forced and insincere, and often feel a little pressured into giving an immediate answer. (more…)
How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 1
Friday, May 18th, 2012Being a good salesperson is one of the fundamentals of working in retail and is exceptionally important for those working on the shop floor. The reality is; a lot of retail employees fail to realise that there are ways of improving your selling skills, and believe that “some people are just good at sales.” Although others may indeed have a certain knack for selling in a retail environment, there’s a particular strategy when it comes to approaching the customer and selling a product to the customer, in hope that they will return in the foreseeable future to purchase more.
Retail jobs: What would be the ideal candidate for a fashion job?
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012Fashion jobs are among the most popular retail jobs and are known to be highly competitive. Anyone involved in the fashion industry are expected to have a firm “passion for fashion” and have basic knowledge of the fashion industry as a whole. Whether you’re looking for a new fashion opportunity or you’re considering a fashion job instead of a retail job that focuses on a different sector, it’s worthwhile finding out how you can become the ideal candidate…
What would be the ideal candidate for a managerial retail job?
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Retail managers and store operations staff are effectively the face of a retail brand and are expected to use their initiative and current retail skill set in order to complete a whole variation of tasks within their retail environment. Successful managers are able to help their staff work to their full potential, in addition to concentrating on their own performance within the environment they are managing. Does the thought of a managerial role interest you? Then find out how you can become the ideal candidate…
Retail Jobs: The January Retail Environment
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012January is one of the busiest times for retail companies and usually one of the most exciting too. Although the January sales might seem a little hectic, you can actually learn a whole variety of skills during this very busy period. Retail sales jobs, store operations jobs, luxury retail jobs and hospitality and leisure jobs are the roles that promote involvement on the shop floor; this is the best place to be during such a busy stage in the year as you can really get involved with the bustling in-store atmosphere. So, what skills could you learn during retail’s busiest periods? (more…)
Kick-start the New Year with a job in retail
Thursday, January 5th, 2012There really isn’t a better time to start a job in retail than in the New Year. Not only does the New Year indicate a new start, but there’s plenty of other reasons why now’s the time to take advantage of R-Three’s recruitment experts in order to find you that perfect retail job. Here’s why…
Finding the perfect retail job for the festive period
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011Are you looking for a temporary and interim retail job to cover the Christmas period? Maybe you’re looking to be recruited for the next few years as well as over Christmas? Whatever type of retail recruitment you’re looking for, whether it’s for a short period or for a longer duration, our experts at R-Three can find you that perfect retail job most suited to you for over the festive period or longer. There really is no better time to experience a job in retail than at Christmas, which normally promotes a very busy, bustling and atmospheric working environment.
Step up the retail ladder with R-Three’s Store Operations jobs
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011Are you passionate about retail and the bustling, beneficial lifestyle it promotes? Do you feel like you’re ready to make that final leap towards a managerial role? Are you scared about the level of responsibility you are required to take on? Allow our experts at R-Three, specialists in Retail & Sales Management, to navigate you towards that perfect role in retail. Let us reassure you that retail is a truly fantastic sector to become a part of.
