Description

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of managerial tasks in other service industries not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 125: Managers and Proprietors in Other Services.

Tasks

• Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements
• Ensures that adequate reserves of merchandise are held and that stock keeping is carried out efficiently
• Authorises payment for supplies received and decides on vending price and credit terms
• Examines quality of merchandise and ensures that effective use is made of advertising and display facilities
• Manages agencies to provide services out-sourced by other organisations and businesses
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate service levels to meet the objectives of the business.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements vary according to the particular company and/or service. Some companies do not require candidates to have academic qualifications but others require a degree or equivalent qualification. Off- and on-the-job training may be provided.