Sports Equipment Retail Store Owner
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Retail Store Managers
Summary
Manages and operates a sports equipment store, handling a wide range of tasks from product procurement to sales, inventory management, staff management, and customer service.
Description
The sports equipment retail store owner manages and operates a sports goods store, comprehensively handling product procurement, inventory management, product display, customer service and sales, staff management, sales analysis, sales promotion, etc. They grasp customer needs and make optimal product proposals, while negotiating with suppliers and improving store layouts to achieve sales growth. Management tasks such as store financial management, staff training, and shift scheduling are also important. In addition, skills for operating both online and offline, such as expanding sales channels via EC sites and SNS, may be required.
Future Outlook
While business transformation is required due to the expansion of EC and online sales, demand for physical stores enhanced with experiential services and specialization is also expected.
Personality Traits
Action-oriented / Customer-oriented / Excellent communication skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Frequent Weekends and Holidays / Shift Work / Store-Based Work
Career Path
Store Manager Candidate → Store Manager → Area Manager → Buyer → Independent Business Startup
Required Skills
Customer Service and Sales / Inventory Management / POS Operation / Procurement Negotiation and Ordering / Sales Analysis / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Accounting Knowledge / Marketing Knowledge / SNS Operation / Visual Merchandising
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because there are many interpersonal tasks such as customer service and staff guidance. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for planning and executing store operations and promotional plans. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Certification
- Salesperson (Retail Marketing Certification)
Aliases
- Sports Goods Store Owner
- Sports Shop Owner
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