Craft Shop Manager Hospitality & Retail Managers
SaveWhat Does a Craft Shop Manager Do?
Craft shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell equipment and supplies for craft activities such as sewing, painting or pottery making. They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplies when a product is out of supply and perform administrative duties if required.
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Employment Law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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Skills You Need to Become a Craft Shop Manager
Essential Skills
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EssentialEmployment Law knowledge
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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EssentialSales Activities knowledge
The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing …
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialApply Procurement skill
Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Purchasing And Contracting Regulations skill
Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.
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EssentialEnsure Correct Goods Labelling skill
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
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EssentialEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Suppliers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialManage Theft Prevention skill
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
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EssentialMaximise Sales Revenues skill
Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.
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EssentialMeasure Customer Feedback skill
Evaluate customer's comments in order to find out whether customers feel satisfied or dissatisfied with the product or service.
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EssentialMonitor Customer Service skill
Ensure all employees are providing excellent customer service in accordance to company policy.
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EssentialNegotiate Buying Conditions skill
Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.
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EssentialNegotiate Sales Contracts skill
Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.
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EssentialObtain Relevant Licenses skill
Comply with specific legal regulations, e.g. install the necessary systems and provide the necessary documentation, in order to obtain the relevant license.
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EssentialOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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EssentialOversee Promotional Sales Prices skill
Ensure that sale prices and promotions are passed through the register as they should.
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EssentialRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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EssentialSet Sales Goals skill
Set sales goals and objectives to be reached by a sales team within a period of time such as the target amount of sales made and new customers found.
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EssentialSet Up Pricing Strategies skill
Apply methods used for setting product value taking into consideration market conditions, competitor actions, input costs, and others.
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EssentialStudy Sales Levels Of Products skill
Collect and analyse sales levels of products and services in order to use this information for determining the quantities to be produced in the following batches, customer feedback, price trends, …
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EssentialSupervise Merchandise Displays skill
Work closely together with visual display staff to decide how items should be displayed, in order to maximise customer interest and product sales.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialAdvise Customers On Crafts skill
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalAccounting knowledge
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
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OptionalAccounting Techniques knowledge
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
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OptionalCrafting knowledge
The ability to work with the hands in order to create something artistic.
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OptionalOffice Administration knowledge
The paperwork processes related to the administrative areas of an office environment. The activities or processes may include financial planning, record keeping and billing and managing the general logistics of …
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OptionalMaintain Professional Administration skill
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
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OptionalStore Products skill
Store products to ensure the quality and in accordance with standards and regulations. Ensure the stock facilities are kept according to hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of …
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OptionalComplete Administration skill
Manage the terms of the grant, the follow-up procedures and recording dates and payments.
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OptionalCraft Ornamental Plastering skill
Create ornaments from plaster to adorn walls and ceilings. Craft medallions, cornices and wall panels directly on the surface or at a workshop.
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OptionalEnsure Store Security skill
Implement and monitor security measures within the store; be vigilant about shoplifters and fraudulent use of credit cards.
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OptionalExecute Administration skill
Carry out administrative work and establish public relations.
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OptionalHandle Financial Overviews Of The Store skill
Monitor the financial situation, analyse the store's sales figures.
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OptionalProcess Orders From Online Shop skill
Process orders from web shop; direct sales, packaging and shipment.
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OptionalStudy Craft Trends skill
Research and study trends in crafting, in order to keep up with current designs and marketing strategies.
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