1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
Retail and wholesale trade managers, plan, organize, coordinate and control the operations of establishments that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of product. Tasks include - (a) determining product mix, stock levels and service standards; (b) formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices; (c) promoting and advertising the establishment’s goods and services; (d) maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions; (e) undertaking budgeting for the establishment; (f) controlling selection, training and supervision of staff; (g) ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Grocery manager - Retail manager - Shop manager - Supermarket manager Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Sales manager - 1221 - Shopkeeper - 5221 - Shop supervisor - 5222 - Shop sales assistant - 5223 Notes Retail and wholesale trade managers are frequently employed in relatively small establishments that do not have a hierarchy of managers. The managers of large retail establishments such as supermarkets and department stores, however, should generally also be classified in this group, although such establishments may have a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. General managers of groups of establishments such as supermarket or department store chains are classified, however, in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and Chief Executives. Operators of small shops for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant component of the work are classified in Unit Group 5221: Shopkeepers. Staff who control and direct the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers, but who do not take responsibility for determining product mix, overall setting of prices, budgets and staffing levels, selection and recruitment, are classified in Unit Group 5222: Shop Supervisors.
Where 1420 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >1 Managers
- >>14 Hospitality, Retail and Other Services Managers
- >>>142 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
- >>>>1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
- >>>>1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
1420 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
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- 0249b723-1d20-4ff9-8623-d20b98d0b4a4broadshoe and leather accessories shop manager
- 03b55cb5-9735-4582-8e20-2b1cb76635cbbroadaudiology equipment shop manager
- 0c849f7b-fa3b-4faf-8501-0e50cd200ba1broadtelecommunication equipment shop manager
- 19c2acbf-766c-4728-b960-b91252a95fd1broaddomestic appliances shop manager
- 1b3e150f-8ec1-47e2-a2ef-d02632efe0d5broadmedical goods shop manager
- 2afdf635-3cdb-4914-ab61-5dd7d7d46792broadbakery shop manager
- 2ce45b9f-ebfb-4105-8e12-690ba2bf00aabroadtoys and games shop manager
- 2eac08c2-a81a-46fc-8d75-eb0e0f3e0f6dbroadsales account manager
- 3a4c4e33-ee34-4abe-ba5c-26f9037d292fbroadtrade regional manager
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 1420?
- ISCO-08 1420 is "Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers". Retail and wholesale trade managers, plan, organize, coordinate and control the operations of establishments that sell goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They are responsible for the budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of product. Tasks include - (a) determining product mix, stock levels and service standards; (b) formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices; (c) promoting and advertising the establishment’s goods and services; (d) maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions; (e) undertaking budgeting for the establishment; (f) controlling selection, training and supervision of staff; (g) ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Grocery manager - Retail manager - Shop manager - Supermarket manager Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Sales manager - 1221 - Shopkeeper - 5221 - Shop supervisor - 5222 - Shop sales assistant - 5223 Notes Retail and wholesale trade managers are frequently employed in relatively small establishments that do not have a hierarchy of managers. The managers of large retail establishments such as supermarkets and department stores, however, should generally also be classified in this group, although such establishments may have a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. General managers of groups of establishments such as supermarket or department store chains are classified, however, in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and Chief Executives. Operators of small shops for whom the management and supervision of staff is not a significant component of the work are classified in Unit Group 5221: Shopkeepers. Staff who control and direct the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers, but who do not take responsibility for determining product mix, overall setting of prices, budgets and staffing levels, selection and recruitment, are classified in Unit Group 5222: Shop Supervisors.
- How does ISCO-08 1420 map to other classification systems?
- 1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (00913533-5237-4870-9003-d1cb806603c9, 0249b723-1d20-4ff9-8623-d20b98d0b4a4, 03b55cb5-9735-4582-8e20-2b1cb76635cb, +46 more); SOC 2018 (11-1021). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 1420?
- 1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers sits under 1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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