SSM-115 Effective Retail and Sales Management for Competitive Advantage
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Effective Retail and Sales Management for Competitive Advantage focuses on building the strategies and operational excellence needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving retail landscape. With growing competition and changing consumer expectations, retailers must go beyond basic selling — they need to create value-driven experiences that attract and retain customers. Effective retail management ensures that merchandising, store operations, and customer engagement work seamlessly together to deliver consistent brand performance.
Strong sales management plays a crucial role in driving retail success. By equipping front-line staff with the right skills, motivation, and customer-centric mindset, organizations can improve conversion rates, maximize sales opportunities, and strengthen customer loyalty. Well-trained sales teams not only understand their products but also know how to build meaningful customer connections, communicate value, and handle objections confidently.
Incorporating data-driven decision-making, technology, and continuous improvement practices helps retailers gain a sustainable competitive edge. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), managing inventory efficiently, and leveraging promotional strategies allow businesses to respond quickly to market changes. Ultimately, effective retail and sales management empower organizations to enhance profitability, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain long-term business growth.
This two-day Retail Management course is designed to provide participants with the skills and information needed to effectively manage retail operations.
The course will address fundamental ideas, methods, and best practices in retail management, with an emphasis on improving customer experience, managing inventory, and increasing sales performance.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand key concepts and trends in retail management.
Develop effective merchandising and inventory management strategies.
Create exceptional customer experiences through service excellence.
Implement sales techniques that increase revenue.
Analyze retail performance metrics to make informed decisions
Day 1: Foundations of Retail Management
Session 1: Introduction to Retail Management
Session 2: Merchandising Strategies
Session 3: Inventory Management
Session 4: Customer Experience Management
Day 2 Sales Strategies and Performance Analysis
Session 5: Sales Techniques and Promotions
Session 6: Employee Training and Development
Session 7: Retail Performance Metrics
Session 8: Future of Retail
Session 9: ESG in Retail Industry
This course is designed for retail professionals who want to improve their skills and knowledge in retail management. This includes:
Retail managers and supervisors
Aspiring retail professionals
Store managers
Assistant store managers
Department managers
Sales managers
Customer service representatives
Retail buyers
Retail owners.
This is a 2-days programme. This course runs from 9:00am – 5:00pm with an hour for lunch and periodic short breaks.
This is an intensive session designed to include as much discussion as possible. Lunch and breaks provide an opportunity for further questioning and discussion with the instructors.
We are HRD Corp (Human Resource Development Corporation) Registered Training Provider. All of our training modules are claimable under HRD Corp.