Food and Beverage Wholesale Store Manager (Primarily Engaged in Sales Work)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
A job that oversees all sales operations to clients at stores wholesaling food and beverages, managing everything from ordering, inventory control, sales analysis, to staff management.
Description
The food and beverage wholesale store manager oversees all sales operations at stores that wholesale food and beverages to retailers and restaurants. Specifically, they handle price negotiations with clients, promotional planning, ordering and inventory management, plan formulation based on sales data analysis, staff recruitment, training, and shift management, as well as coordination with manufacturers and logistics providers, among a wide range of duties. Achieving sales targets and profit margins is the store manager's responsibility, requiring management skills, negotiation abilities, and analytical skills to maintain profitability while enhancing customer satisfaction. In recent years, the adoption of ERP systems and cloud-based inventory management tools has advanced, making IT knowledge increasingly important.
Future Outlook
With increasing food demand domestically and internationally, as well as diversification of food options, demand for store managers with expertise in quality control and logistics efficiency is expected to remain stable. Business efficiency improvements through IT adoption are progressing.
Personality Traits
Flexible and Adaptable / Leadership Qualities / Strong Negotiation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Overtime / Shift Work / Storefront Office Work
Career Path
Store Manager → Area Manager → Sales Director → Logistics General Manager → Business Planning
Required Skills
Customer Service / Inventory Management System Operation / Order Management / Price Negotiation / Sales Analysis
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / ERP System Operation / Logistics Knowledge / Marketing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because incorrect orders or inventory shortages directly lead to losses. |
| Communication Skills | Because frequent price negotiations and contract adjustments with clients occur. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive attitude is needed to plan and implement promotional measures independently. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical management skills are required for profit margin management and sales analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | High-level planning skills are required to maintain appropriate inventory levels while achieving sales targets. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work is performed under high-stress environments such as pressure to meet sales targets and delivery schedule adjustments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and inventory checks, with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Business Management Specialist
- Food Coordinator
- Logistics Technician
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Food Wholesale Store Manager
- Food and Beverage Wholesale Store Manager
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- Area Manager
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