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1314 GENERAL MANAGERS IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE
 


    General managers in wholesale and retail trade head small wholesale or retail businesses and, on their own behalf or on behalf of the proprietor, plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the business, with the assistance of no more than one other manager and some non-managerial help.

    Tasks include -

    (a) planning and implementing policies;

    (b) making budgetary estimates;

    (c) negotiating with suppliers and customers and with other organisations;

    (d) planning and controlling the use of resources and hiring workers;

    (e) managing daily operations;

    (f) reporting to owners, if any;

    (g) performing related tasks;

    (h) supervising other workers.

    Examples of the occupations classified here':

  • General manager, retail trade

  • General manager, wholesale trade


  • Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

  • Department manager, production and operations/retail trade - 1224

  • Managing director, enterprise/wholesale trade - 1210


   
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 Updated 16 September 2004, by VA.