5 Non-Store Retail Jobs that Might Interest You
Retail jobs are one of the most popular careers to start with and will gain you experience for your future careers. However, they can also be a great job to hold onto after college too. With more experience, the more possibilities in retail will open to you.
Interested in retail jobs, but not sure what is out there? You came to the right place to find some different job titles within the retail realm! Below are 5 different non-store retail jobs for you to consider.
1. Associate Buyer
An associate buyer keeps track of inventory for regularly used supplies in the stores, makes sure inventory is current and usage is on track, and keep pricing consistent and upkeeping contracts with vendors.
Skills needed for this job:
- Analytics
- Communication
- Customer service
- Market research
Salary:
The salary on an associate buyer ranges from $15,000 to $142,000 a year. The average salary is $62,799 in the US.
2. Purchasing Manager
A purchasing manager buys products for the company, evaluates supplies, negotiates contracts, and reviews product quality to support operations.
Skills needed for this job:
- Presentation Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Project management
- Communication
- Strategic skills
Salary:
A purchasing manager’s salary with range from $60,000 to $140,000.
3. Email Marketing Manager
An email marketing manager utilizes email communication tools, increases brand awareness, engages with customers, drives profit, and oversees other employees.
Skills needed for this job:
- Deliverability
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Creativity
- Teamwork
Salary:
An email marketing manager’s salary ranges from $42,000 to $84,000 a year. The average salary is $63,926 a year in the US.
4. Retail Marketing Manager
A retail marketing manager ensures products sell, hit set goals that are put in place by the team and superiors, and visits stores to see what is happening and how to fix problems.
Skills needed for this job:
- Organization
- Strategic skills
- Market research
- Decision making
Salary:
The salary for the retail marketing manager ranges from $67,000 to $208,000 a year. The average salary is $128,000 a year.
5. Merchandiser
A merchandiser represents a brand in a store and maximizes sales. They do this by making sure that the sales floor shelves are stocked and attractive to customers.
Skills needed for this job:
- Creativity
- Communication
- Organization
- Knowing trends
- Teamwork
- Customer service
Salary:
The salary of a merchandiser ranges from $25,000 to $73,000 a year.
Closing
In the Marketing Management and Digital Marketing programs at Western Technical College, I have learned, practiced, and gained new skills from my classes. The skills I acquired I have used in different jobs as well and most if not all of them apply to the retail jobs listed in this blog.
If these jobs interest you but you want to learn more, you can go ahead and look up more information on them! If these jobs did not interest you, then you should continue to your search for the job you desire! Either way there is a wide variety of jobs in retail and they don't always involve restocking the shelves.
