Career in Retail Industry

Today lots of big malls are getting constructed and we find there is a big employment opportunity exists for the same. Modern retail in India is expected to provide 2.2 million jobs as the entry and middle level by 2010. Of the total employees, 50 per cent or more will be woman.

Education Background: HSC/ Diploma / Graduation

Recruitment Pattern: There will first be a technical interview where candidates will be assessed on parameters like front-end skills in retail outlets, merchandising skills and interpersonal skills. The HR Round is to be assessed the attitude and communication skills of the candidates.

Sources of Recruitment: HR/Man Power agencies, campus recruitments and employee referrals

Courses:
Diploma in Visual Merchandising / Merchandising Management Diploma in Frontline Sales

Career Prospectus:
After completion of Diploma in Retail Management candidates can work as Area Store Manager or Store Manager for an average salary of Rs.20000 – Rs. 25000 per month. They can also start off as Assistance Store Manager or Stores Supervisor for Rs. 16000 – Rs. 20000 per month. Those pursuing Advance/PG Diploma in Retail Management can join directly as a Store Manager.

After completion of Diploma in Visual Merchandising, one can work as Zonal Visual Merchandiser and Cluster Visual Merchandiser for Rs. 14000 to Rs. 20000 per month.

Candidates having Masters in Retail Management ot Post Graduate Diploma in Design with respect to Visual Merchandising can earn Rs. 4 – Rs. 4.5 Lakhs per Annum in a retail outlet.

Colleges/Institutions Offering Retail Management Courses


Pearl Academy of Fashion: http://www.pearlacademy.com

Indian Retail School: http://www.indianretailschool.com

Retails Association of India: http://www.rai.net.in

Indian Institutes of Job Oriented Training: http://www.iijt-retail.net

Mudra Institute of Communication: http://www.mica-india.net


Courses in Retails Management


Fashion Design, Textile Design, Jewellry Design, Communication Design and Interior Archiecture and Design

Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Management

PG Diploma in Retail Management

Professional Programme in Retail Buying and Merchandising Management

Professional Programme in Retail Stores Management

PG in Retail Management

Diploma in Retailing

Professional Retailing Skills

Certified Retail Professional Programme

Certificate in Retail Service

Certificate in Retail Operation

Certificate in Retail Management

Retail Management

Post Graduate Certificate in Visual Merchandising