162131 Retail Manager (General)

Role overview

Organises and controls the operations of a general retail trading establishment.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Manages the daily operations of retail establishments
• Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, rostering, training and performance evaluation
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Monitors and analyses sales and financial data
• Manages retail establishment finances, including budgeting and financial reporting
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, and negotiates contracts and pricing
• Implements marketing and promotional activities to attract and retain customers
• Resolves customer complaints and ensures high levels of customer satisfaction

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Alternative titles

• Retail Store Manager
• Shop Manager