suit you?
This quiz, based on the Holland Codes (RIASEC), was produced for Excelia by the human resources consultancy RessourcesH, in partnership with GBF Conseil, an educational and vocational guidance consultancy. Its purpose is to provide High School pupils and other students with an insight into the management professions that match their profile.
Point of Sale (POS) Manager
Head of Department, Retail Department Manager, Sales Manager
A Point of Sale Manager is an experienced salesperson who ensures the smooth running of their store or branch. They are responsible for the development of turnover and the smooth running of the outlet. They actually work on site; they manage their team and are normally actively involved in the selling of the product or service.
Tasks
They monitor and oversee results, work schedules, budgets and procurement.
They are responsible for stock control and supplies for the business unit as well as for decisions on re-ordering.
They coordinate the work of their team and ensure that sales practices are consistent with the store’s policy.
They analyse performance results and monitor business indicators.
They manage their network of distributors and are responsible for the choice of brands, collections, foodstuffs and products.
Required skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Customer focus
- A taste for challenge
- Persuasiveness
- Flair for sales
What you need to learn/master
- Sales
- Marketing
- Finance
- Retail management
- General management
- English
Career opportunities and progression
- They may go on to assume responsibility for several outlets and advance to a variety of positions.
- Assistant Store Manager
- Store Manager
- Manager of a large outlet
Qualification requirements
3 years of post-High School education
Excelia schools
Salary
Junior: €20,000 - €25,000 + profit-related bonus
Experienced: €30,000 - €35,000 + profit-related bonus