60020

Retail and wholesale trade managers

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Sales & service

6 › 60 › 600 › 6002

Definition

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

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and 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
Source and negotiate with vendors when necessary to procure merchandise for resale
Develop and implement marketing strategies
Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, and monitor revenues
Evaluate and improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues
Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff

Example job titles

•antique dealer
•assistant manager - retail
•automobile repair shop manager
•bookstore manager
•car dealership manager
•cattle dealer
•clothing store manager
•department store manager

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, code 60020 corresponds to Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers, which is classified as a TEER 0 management occupation. Professionals in this group plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services at retail or wholesale. Their primary duties include managing staff, preparing operating budgets, studying market trends, and determining merchandise mix, pricing, and credit policies.

Employment requirements for NOC 60020 typically include the completion of secondary school, along with a university degree or college diploma in business administration or a related discipline. Several years of experience in retail or wholesale sales, including supervisory experience, are also required. Because it is categorized under TEER 0, this occupation is eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.