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Retail General Manager

OFO Code: 142103

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
142103
Occupation
Retail General Manager
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
MANAGERS
Unit group
1421 · Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers

Official description
Retail and wholesale trade managers, plan, organize, coordinate and control the operations of establishments that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of products.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Shop Owner, Retail Store Manager, Shop Manager

  • Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • Promoting and advertising the establishment’s goods and services
  • Formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
  • Determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
  • Undertaking budgeting for the establishment
  • Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

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