Newspaper Sales Manager (Business Owner)
しんぶんはんばいしはいにん（ぎょうしゅ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Retail Store Managers
Summary
Manages a local newspaper sales office, overseeing all aspects of sales including delivery routes, customer management, collections, and staff management.
Description
The Newspaper Sales Manager (Business Owner) serves as the owner of a newspaper sales office, overseeing newspaper delivery to customers, collection tasks, sales promotion, and subscription contract management. They negotiate circulation numbers with the newspaper company, handle recruitment, training, and shift management for delivery staff, as well as optimize delivery routes, implement measures to prevent missed deliveries, provide customer service and complaint handling, and deliver community-oriented services. They bear responsibility for overall business operations, including revenue management, inventory control, and measures against unpaid accounts.
Future Outlook
The decline in subscriber numbers due to the rise of digital media continues, creating a harsh business environment. However, community-based services and the needs of the elderly population remain, requiring business improvements through customer management and the provision of value-added services.
Personality Traits
Patient / Problem-Solving Oriented / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Community-Oriented / Early Morning / Self-Employed Sole Proprietor / Shift Work
Career Path
Delivery Person → Sales Store Staff → Newspaper Sales Manager → Supervisor (Multiple Stores Oversight) → Newspaper Company Sales Representative
Required Skills
Accounting Processing / Collection Management / Customer Management / Inventory Management / Route Planning / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Community Management / Complaint Handling / Office Software / Promotion Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because negotiations and discussions with customers, staff, and newspaper companies occur frequently. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because they plan and execute sales promotion measures themselves to advance the business. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to efficiently plan delivery routes, staff shifts, inventory management, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because the main tasks are administrative management, with little prolonged physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Delivery Office Chief
- Newspaper Distribution Office Manager
- Newspaper Sales Store Owner
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