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Retail Trade Managers  (NOC 0621)
Campbellton--Miramichi Region
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.

antique dealer, assistant manager – retail, bookstore manager, car dealership manager, clothing store manager, department store manager, pleasure boat dealer, service station manager, sporting goods store manager, store manager – retail, supermarket manager, travel agency manager, variety store manager.

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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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bathurst, Campbellton, Miramichi, Beresford, Caraquet, Dalhousie, Saint-Quentin, Shippagan, Tracadie-Sheila

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Outlook & Prospects for Retail Trade Managers in Campbellton--Miramichi Region

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 Campbellton--Miramichi Region as well as in the rest of the New Brunswick.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Campbellton--Miramichi Region Fair 2012-06-04

Currently the chances of qualified Retail Trade Managers finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area.

Employment opportunities for Retail Trade Managers may vary in different communities across the province. You may want to check for specific opportunities in your community. Also, people who are able to work elsewhere may want to research the opportunities for this occupation in other areas of NB or in other provinces across the country.

According to the most recent (2006) Census, this is a large occupational group with a labour force of 1520.

According to the most recent Canadian Occupational Projections System (COPS) Forecast, the average annual employment growth rate for this occupation is below the average for all occupations in New Brunswick. There are a fairly steady number of job vacancies for retail store managers in this region, with some opportunities created through turnover. The retail sector generally has a high incidence of part-time workers even at the managerial level where assistant managers are also included in this occupational group. Most of the jobs in this occupation can be found in the trade sector of the economy

For more information on Retail Trade Managers (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings and additional statistics), please click on one of the links below or select another option from the left sidebar.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Oct 29 – Nov 02, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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