Sporting And Outdoor Accessories Shop Manager Hospitality & Retail Managers
SaveWhat Does a Sporting And Outdoor Accessories Shop Manager Do?
Sporting accessories shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. 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 Sporting And Outdoor Accessories 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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EssentialOutdoor Activities knowledge
Sportive activities performed outdoors, often in nature, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, and rope course climbing.
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EssentialFeatures Of Sporting Equipment knowledge
Types of sporting, fitness and recreational equipment and sporting supplies and their characteristics.
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EssentialMarket Trends In Sporting Equipment knowledge
Latest trends and developments on the sports equipment market.
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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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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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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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EssentialLiaise With Suppliers Of Sporting Equipment skill
Establish relationships with suppliers of recreational products and sporting equipment.
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Optional Skills (5 of 10 displayed)
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OptionalCamping Gear knowledge
The different equipment used for outdoor camping, such as tents, sleeping bags and outside cooking equipment.
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OptionalBelay Techniques knowledge
Various methods for safely fastening yourself during (rock) climbing activities using equipment such as carabiners, quickdraws, and harnesses.
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OptionalClothing And Footwear Products knowledge
The offered clothing and footwear products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalClothing Industry knowledge
Major suppliers, brands and products involved in the clothing industry.
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OptionalProtection From Natural Elements knowledge
Forces of nature, such as weather patterns and seasonal conditions, their characteristics and any means of protection against them.
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OptionalAdhere 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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OptionalFollow Trends In Sporting Equipment skill
Follow material developments and trends within a specific sport. Keep up-to-date about athletes, gear and equipment manufacturers.
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OptionalSell Products skill
Encourage sales by identifying the customer's buying needs and by promoting benefits and features of the organisation's products. Respond to and resolve customer objections and agree to mutually beneficial terms …
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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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OptionalUse 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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