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Retail Trade Managers  (NOC 0621)
Yukon Territory
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Retail trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail basis. Retail trade managers are employed by retail sales establishments or they may own and operate their own store.

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Retail trade managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in retail sales or of departments in such establishments
  • Manage staff and assign duties
  • Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
  • Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
  • Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies
  • Plan budgets and authorize expenditures
  • Resolve customer complaints
  • Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff.
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Outlook & Prospects for Retail Trade Managers in Yukon Territory

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Retail Trade Managers in Yukon Territory as well as in the rest of the Yukon.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Yukon Territory Fair 2010-01-11

This occupation is termed ""significant"" due to the relatively high concentration of people working in this occupation within this geographic area.

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively large occupational group with a number of job opportunities occurring when workers change employers or retire.

Economic conditions affect employment opportunities for this occupation. Increased consumer spending resulting from a strong economy increases the demand for occupations in the retail trade industry.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Yukon and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.