Group
Occupation
162134 Retail Manager (General)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
162134 Retail Manager (General)
Organises and controls the operations of a general retail trading establishment.
Fast food managers and Pharmacy Retail Managers are excluded from this occupation. Fast food managers are included in Occupation 161231 Cafe or Restaurant Manager. Pharmacy Retail Managers are included in Occupation 162135 Pharmacy Retail Manager.
Alternative titles
- Retail Store Manager
- Shop Manager
Specialisations
- Clothing Store Manager
- Hardware Store Manager
- Liquor Store Manager
- Newsagent
- Retail Bakery Manager
- Service Station Manager
- Supermarket Manager
Skill level: 2
Main 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