The Retail Industry

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The Retail Industry

• Presented by Mrs. Randi OMoore

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If you are ambitiousIf you are energeticIf you
are outgoingIf you are a hard workerIf you are
a good listenerIf you enjoy helping others
Retail is for you!
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Retail Overview

• Our spending drives the economy.
• Retail is where people spend their money.
• Everyone has desires and needs.
• Selling buying keeps the economy going.
• A good economy is good for employment and our
  communitys future.

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Retail Goods Sold

• Durable Goods furniture, cars, large appliances
  (lasting 5 years or more)
• Non-durable Goods food, clothing

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Some of your career options in retail are

• Counter Clerk
• Sales Representative
• Customer Service Manager
• Real Estate Agent
• Stock Clerk
• Retail Sales Manager
• Product Marketing Analyst
• Account Representative
• Store Design Director

• Telemarketer
• Merchandise Buyer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Product Marketing Analyst
• Retail Loss Prevention Manager
• Retail Cashier
• Product Development Manager

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How much can be made on Long Island?

• Account Representative 22,000 - 33,500
• Merchandise Buyer 62,800 84,400
• Counter Clerk 22,800 34,300
• Customer Service Manager 54,800 - 79,700
• Retail Sales Manager 32,500 - 38,000
• Product Development Manager 66,300 - 86,500
• Sales Representative 45,700 64,700
• Telemarketer 23,500 - 35,600
• Visual Merchandiser 39,000 - 62,000

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Recent Trends

• Internet sales are booming and rising more each
  year

• More expensive store chains are trying to lower
  costs to increase sales

• Department stores are not doing as well as mass
  merchandisers (like Target Wal-Mart) and
  discount clubs (like Costco)

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Getting the Job
Your resume must be flawless, you must arrive on
time for your interview and be honest.

• They want an energetic people-person who can work
  independently and is self-motivated with
  excellent interpersonal skills.

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FACTS

• Retail stores open early and close late. You
  will need to be prepared to work crazy hours.
• Most retail employers do not require a college
  degree, however, good communication and English
  skills are crucial.
• A positive attitude is a good place to start to
  enter the retail industry.

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Companies looking to hire you
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The positives

• There are many, many retail openings
• Advancement is relatively quick
• Most companies do not require a college degree
• Transferable skills to other industries as well
  as other states
• Lots of opportunity for commission
• The harder you work, the more money you make
• Flexible scheduling hours vary weekly

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The negatives

• Long hours
• Tired feet legs
• Tired smile
• Deal with difficult customers
• Not many holidays off
• Commission-based pay

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While in high schoolTAKE

• English
• Communication
• Math
• Business
• Marketing
• Business Law
• Retail

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Higher Learning

• Nassau Community College
• Suffolk Community College
• LaGuardia Community College

• and transfer to
• SUNY at Morrisville
• SUNY at Buffalo
• NYC College of Technology
• Fashion Institute of Technology

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If you think you are interested in the retail
industry, see Mrs. OMoore in Room 201 orcall
516-622-6800