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A Retail Executive oversees operations at a retail company. You might set sales targets and make sure stores are meeting financial goals. Retail Executives might prepare reports on profits and other financial information and may also be involved with activities such as marketing and strategic decision making.
Retail Executives should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate with a range of stakeholders. It’s important you can manage several tasks at one time and have good forward planning skills. Retail Executives should have excellent analytical skills and be strong problem solvers.
In Australia, a full time Retail Executive generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Employment numbers in this industry are likely to remain stable in coming years. There are currently 229,500 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Retail Executive. Retail Executives may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Bachelor of Commerce is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Retail Executive. This course explores a range of topics including economic principles, business analytics, commercial law and professional practice. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of interest such as accounting, economics, innovation, marketing, business law, human resources or banking.
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Here are some potential career pathways within retail operations. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Retail Operations
Cashier
$960 weekly pay
Customer Service Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Retail Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Car Salesman
$1,250 weekly pay
Cluster Manager
Retail Manager
$1,350 weekly pay
Retail Supervisor
Retail Team Leader
$1,050 weekly pay
Area Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Department Manager
Regional Manager
Store Manager
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