Getting into the Retail Industry
Personality Traits of Retailers
The People Pleaser
The Risk Taker
The Problem Solver
The Decision Maker
The Retail Entrepreneur
Employment Aspects of a Retailing Career
Employment security
Employment Compensation
Working Conditions
Career Advancement
Job Satisfaction
Employment Opportunities
Making a Personal Assessment
Securing a Retail Position
Careers in Retailing
Sales Executive or Marketing Executive
Store Manager
Sales and Merchandising Representative (SMR)
Ownership opportunities
The retailing industry is becoming a major driver of world economies. Its
rapid growth in India has opened up many career opportunities for people
with all types of experience and qualifications. This chapter examined the
various attributes that a person aspiring for a career in the retail
industry should possess. The employment opportunities in the retail industry
were also explained.
Short Case Studies / Caselets