The trend toward keeping stores open longer may result in larger managerial staffs to provide supervision during the additional hours. New marketing strategies, advertising approaches and managerial methods will make demands upon the adaptability and creativity of the Retail Store Manager. Managers who can adapt to continuing innovations in retail management, especially those who can foresee opportunities for their company in a changing retail marketing climate, will be in greatest demand. In firms without such a program, applicants can seek positions in sales, purchasing, or stock work, as these provide experience that has the potential of leading to management positions. The California Employment Development Department Job Match Program may have information about openings in the retail field.
Newspaper advertisements are also a good source of job openings.
Experienced managers find job leads through trade journals or through industry contacts. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click Right facing arrow to replay the Video, Speaker Icon to control Sound. There is no single academic track for a career in retailing. Some employers require a college degree in business administration for entry into their training programs, while others specify a minimum of two years of college.