Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many retailers have suffered tremendously and some have had to lay off staff members. Now, with some signs of recovery being felt in the industry, it finally seems there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
If your retail business is experiencing an upswing, you may find yourself in a position of having to hire a retail manager as things are getting back to normal and getting increasingly busier.
Keep in mind, COVID-19 has altered a lot in the retail industry and you will want to make sure whoever you are hiring has the capabilities to really fulfill the job.
Here are five helpful tips to help you select the right person.
1) Do they have a sales mindset?You will want to hire a retail manager who has the experience of running a store and managing a team. Ideally, someone who also thinks in terms of KPIs and tracking everything, from in-store sales to staff productivity. Your ideal retail manager should also be detail-oriented.
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