Wholesale Store Manager
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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 aspects of wholesale store operations, from purchasing products for clients and price negotiations to inventory management, sales planning formulation, and staff management.
Description
The wholesale store manager oversees all aspects of store operations, including product purchasing from manufacturers and wholesalers, price negotiations, inventory management, formulation and implementation of sales plans, sales and profit management, staff recruitment, training, and shift management. Builds relationships with clients, analyzes market trends, and formulates sales strategies. Leads the team to achieve sales targets, and works on efficient business flows and logistics optimization. Increasingly utilizes business systems (ERP) and data analysis tools for cost management and sales forecasting.
Future Outlook
Progress in B2B onlineization, logistics efficiency, and digitalization of business systems. Operational efficiency using data analysis and IT skills will be increasingly emphasized in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Good at coordination / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips available / Overtime work available / Shift / Team Operations
Career Path
Sales Staff → Assistant Manager → Store Manager (Wholesale) → Area Manager → Headquarters Sales Planning
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Price Negotiation / Purchasing and Ordering Management / Sales Analysis / Sales Planning Formulation / Staff Training and Management
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping / Data Analysis (BI Tools) / ERP System Operation / Excel (Advanced) / Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | High interpersonal skills are required for negotiations and coordination with clients and staff. |
| Initiative & Leadership | It is necessary to take the initiative in implementing improvement measures to achieve sales targets. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis skills are indispensable for sales, inventory, and cost management. |
| Planning & Organization | Organizational skills are essential for formulating and executing inventory management and sales plans. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Nissho Bookkeeping Examination
- Salesperson (Distribution Business Certification)
Aliases
- Wholesale Manager
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- Retail Store Manager
- Sales Manager