Furniture Retail Store Manager
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Retail Store Managers
Summary
A furniture retail store manager manages overall store operations, aiming to achieve sales targets and improve customer satisfaction.
Description
Furniture retail store managers handle overall store operations, including sales management, inventory management, staff recruitment, training and shift management, store layout, promotional planning, budget management, ordering tasks, and more. They perform a wide range of duties such as strategic planning for setting and achieving sales targets, understanding customer needs and enhancing customer satisfaction through customer service responses, staff motivation management, store layout and product display planning, negotiations, and complaint handling.
Future Outlook
In the furniture market, where competition with e-commerce is intensifying, store operations emphasizing customer experience are in demand. Although the market size is stable, demand for personnel capable of providing high-value-added services is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Customer-oriented / Possesses leadership qualities / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time employee / Overtime possible / Shift work / Store-based / Work on weekends and holidays
Career Path
Sales Staff → Assistant Store Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Sales Department Manager
Required Skills
Budget Management / Inventory Management / Product Display / Purchasing and Ordering Management / Sales Analysis / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Customer Analysis / Excel (Basic) / Interior Design Knowledge / Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in inventory management and financial management. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with staff and customers is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to take the initiative in planning and implementing new promotional measures. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning for achieving sales targets and coordinating store operations are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick responses are required for handling complaints and solving problems. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is an environment with high stress such as failing to meet targets or handling complaints. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it involves collaborating with staff to operate the store. |
Related Qualifications
- Interior Coordinator
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Furniture Store Manager
- Interior Shop Manager
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