Non-Sales Staff


Non-sales staff are mainly responsible for providing backup services such as merchandising, stock-keeping, window display and business promotion, etc.


Merchandising

Purchasing Officer/ "Buyer"

Job Description

Purchasing Officers/ "Buyers" are important positions in retailing industry. They acquire goods for sales purpose and thus their performance will affect the business of the company, directly or indirectly. Their main duties are:



Qualities and Qualifications

Working experience and good education background are both essential for becoming a Purchasing Officer/ "Buyer". Generally, applicants should meet the following requirements:



Career Path

Purchasing Manager/ Purchasing Director

Purchasing Officer/ "Buyer"

Assistant Purchasing Officer/ Assistant Buyer

Purchasing Clerk


Storekeeper and Warehouse Keeper

Storekeeper

Job Description

Storekeepers work in the storerooms of branches. In some chain stores, like fashion shops, the duties of storekeeper are shared by sales assistants. Generally, the main duties of storekeepers are:



Qualities and Qualifications

Warehouse Keeper/ Warehouse Clerk

Job Description

Warehouse Keepers/ Warehouse Clerks are responsible for the operation of the entire warehouse. They usually work at the major warehouse of a company rather than the storeroom of a branch. Their main duties are:



Qualities and Qualifications

Career Path

Stock Control Manager

Warehouse Supervisor

Storekeepers/ Warehouse Keeper/ Warehouse Clerk


Graphic Artist/ Display Designer

Job Description

The design of window display, commodity setting and in-store decoration are essential elements to attract customers. In some stores, this duty is assigned to experienced store managers while in some others, full-time graphic artists/ display designers are employed. Their main duties are:



Qualities and Qualifications

Career Path

The availability of promotion opportunities for graphic artists/ display designers depends on company size. For instance, they may be promoted to Arts and Design Officers or Commodity Display Officers in large companies.


Business Promotion Staff

The job of business promotion is mainly carried out by staff in Marketing, Sales Promotion, Public Relations or Advertising Department. Although names of these departments may vary in different companies, the duties of a business promotion staff are similar:



Qualities and Qualifications

Career Path

Departmental Manager

Assistant Manager

Officer

Clerk


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