Positions in the retail sector are diverse and plentiful. Managers have a variety of responsibilities, including customer service, inventory maintenance, personnel matters, and overall store performance. Depending on the size of the organization, entry-level candidates may start as department or assistant managers. Successful managers are promoted to division or regional manager positions. Individuals in these positions may keep evening and weekend hours.
Buyers select, order, receive and manage a line of merchandise for a chain of retail establishments.
This may require a lot of traveling to find and select products. Analytical skills are required of this career. Entry-level positions may be as assistant buyers. They typically oversee the production, advertising, distribution and sales of the product or service. Depending on the size of the corporation, marketing directors may be responsible for all marketing activities, such as research, promotions, pricing, product development and sales.