Shop keepers

Shopkeepers operate small retail shops either independently or with support from a small number of others.

Job Responsibilities

• Determining product mix, stock and price levels for goods to be sold
• Purchasing and ordering goods for sale from markets, wholesalers and other suppliers
• Budgeting and maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
• Determining prices and displaying goods for sale
• Selling goods to customers and advising them on product use
• Examining returned goods and deciding on appropriate action
• Taking inventory of goods in stock