Wholesale store manager
おろしうりてんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Wholesale Store Managers
Summary
A managerial position in a wholesale company that oversees client negotiations, procurement, inventory management, store operations, etc., to maximize sales and profits.
Description
The wholesale store manager optimizes procurement and sales through negotiations with suppliers and customers, and oversees inventory management, pricing, and logistics coordination. They conduct staff training and attendance management, sales and profit management, budgeting, and promotional planning, and take responsibility for overall store operations. They grasp market trends, formulate and implement sales strategies, and efficiently manage a wide range of tasks such as troubleshooting, quality control, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Future Outlook
With changes in domestic and international distribution structures and the expansion of the e-commerce market, demand will increase for store managers who can promote digitalization and efficiency in wholesale operations.
Personality Traits
Good planning skills / Possesses leadership / Strong negotiation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Both office and field work / Shift work / Store-based
Career Path
Sales staff → Assistant manager → Store manager (wholesale) → Area manager → Business division head
Required Skills
Budget management / Inventory management / Procurement negotiation / Sales analysis / Staff management
Recommended Skills
ERP and order management system operation / Excel (Advanced) / Marketing knowledge / Trade English
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze inventory and sales data and determine appropriate procurement quantities and pricing. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in details such as inventory quantities or pricing can lead to losses. |
| Communication Skills | To negotiate and coordinate with clients and staff. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because an attitude of proactively proposing and implementing sales strategies and improvements is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical management such as sales management, inventory counts, and cost calculations is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Because procurement planning, inventory management, and promotional strategy planning and execution are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification
Aliases
- Wholesale business manager
- ホールセールマネージャー
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