Drugstore Manager Hospitality & Retail Managers
SaveWhat Does a Drugstore Manager Do?
Drugstore managers are responsible for activities and staff in drugstores that sell items such as magazines, household products, medicines, cosmetics, candy or refreshments. 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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Where Do I Start?
Beverage Products
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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Skills You Need to Become a Drugstore Manager
Essential Skills
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EssentialBeverage Products knowledge
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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EssentialMedicines For Self-Medication knowledge
Medication which can be self-administered by individuals for psychological or physical problems. This type is sold in supermarkets and drugstores and does not require a doctors prescription. This medication mostly …
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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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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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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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EssentialMonitor Customer Service skill
Ensure all employees are providing excellent customer service in accordance to company policy.
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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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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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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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EssentialAdvise Customers On Usage Of Medical Products skill
Provide advice to customers on what medical products can be used for various medical conditions.
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalGeneral Medicine knowledge
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalAccounting knowledge
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
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OptionalEmployment 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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OptionalCompany Policies knowledge
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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OptionalCosmetics knowledge
The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.
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OptionalSales 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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OptionalTypes Of Written Press knowledge
The various types, ranges, styles and subject matter of the written press such as magazines, journals and newspapers.
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OptionalEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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OptionalMaintain Store Cleanliness skill
Keep the store tidy and clean by hovering and mopping.
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OptionalManage Health And Safety Standards skill
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
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OptionalManage Inventory skill
Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.
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OptionalNegotiate 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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OptionalOperate Cash Register skill
Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.
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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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OptionalStudy 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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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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OptionalHandle Financial Overviews Of The Store skill
Monitor the financial situation, analyse the store's sales figures.
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