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antique shop manager

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Description

Antique shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

employment law art history sales activities craftsmanship auction characteristics

Practical Skills

measure customer feedback ensure client orientation study sales levels of products sell antiquarian products apply health and safety standards ensure correct goods labelling supervise merchandise displays obtain relevant licenses ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations perform procurement processes oversee promotional sales prices manage staff set up pricing strategies set sales goals adhere to organisational guidelines estimate restoration costs of antique items order supplies manage budgets maintain relationship with suppliers maximise sales revenues monitor customer service examine cost of antiquarian goods negotiate buying conditions negotiate sales contracts recruit employees maintain relationship with customers manage theft prevention use different communication channels provide information related to antique items research market prices for antiques maintain catalogues of antiquarian goods