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Retail is the fastest growing sector in India today. With many big players setting foot in the industry, the sector is bound to grow manifold. The growing number of shopping malls and departmental stores has thrown up endless job opportunities in India and abroad. Industry insiders estimate a growth rate of 30 to 40 percent in India in the retail sector and there will be a requirement for an estimated 80 lakh trained professionals.. Hence, it is an opportune time to join a course in Retail Management and bag a job in this promising field. Recognizing the demand for skilled professionals in this field, many institutes have started courses and training programmes at the undergraduate and post graduate level to create skilled manpower for this industry. Here’s all the information that you may require on courses in retail management.

The retail sector is now more organized and efficient. The retail revolution has changed not just the urban lifestyle but also the lifestyle in small towns. Thus, for a retail management graduate, there are opportunities galore across the country in the books and publishing industry, music stores, multiplexes, shopping malls, garment industry and also in the processed foods industry. Somebody opting for a graduation course in Retail Management should ideally have passed the Higher Secondary or 10+ 2 Examination.

The curriculum on retail management is a very comprehensive one and includes detailed information on supply chain management, marketing information, finance management, accounting in retail, retail brand management, business communication, psychology of retail shoppers, electronic retailing merchandise management, marketing and business communication, sales promotion with public relation , inventory management, customer relationship, business ethics, management and organizational behavior, quantitative methods in retailing.

In the retail industry, the biggest demand is for an efficient retail manager. After that, there are positions such as inventory manager, shopping operational manager, floor manager and personnel for customer service. The related options are in human resources, finance and system management.

There are many institutes that offer retail management courses. One such institute is Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Maharashtra, which offers a two-year specialized course in retail. The other course offered by the institute is a postgraduate course in retail management. The institute promises campus placements at various retail stores like Pantaloon, Shopper’s Stop, Globus and Westside.

Birla Institute Of Management Technology based in New Delhi offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Retailing and Merchandising Management (PGDRMM). The course offers training in retailing and merchandising management with a blend of industry interaction. One has to qualify the CAT, MAT entrance examination and then clear an interview round to get admission. The institute also provides hostel facility. There is an active campus placement programme. The course syllabus includes Retail concepts & Environment, Marketing Management, Merchandising Management, Business Communication, Retail Store Management and Research Methodology

Down south, the Madurai Kamaraj University has come up with new courses in retail management to be offered through its Directorate of Distance Education. The new courses include Postgraduate Diploma in Retail Management, Master of Business Administration in Retail Management and Bachelor of Business Administration in the same specialisation.

In Mumbai, the K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Research offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Retail. It is a full-time two year course and covers a wide range of topics relating to general management , Retail Management , operations and soft skills along with hands on experience in the offices/outlets of Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited.

Some of the other institutes offering retail management courses in India include Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi, Indian Retail School, New Delhi, SASMIRA, Mumbai, Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, Mumbai, Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, Retailers Association of India, Mumbai, Kohinoor Business School, Khandala and Apeejay Institute of Business Studies, Gurgaon besides others. Then, there is Metropolitan Institute of Management in Pune, The Retail Academy in Ahmedabad, The RPG institute of Retail Management in Chennai, Ebony Retail Academy in Delhi and Vidya Institute for Women in Delhi.

Once a candidate has acquired relevant qualification in retail management, he/she can look forward to a blossoming career. The Indian retail industry is set to witness positive changes in recent future. The future of retail business operations in India seems very bright and it can offer rewarding job opportunities. In fact, in terms of job opportunities, the sector may soon surpass other lucrative new generation careers like IT, BPO and hospitality. A person with knack for proper planning, accurate identification of needs, ability to interact with people along with problem solving and quick decision making skills can easily make a successful career in this field. Pleasing manners, resourcefulness and good memory are added assets in this field. There are enough vacancies from the entry level to senior management level.

Author Bio Geetika Jain writes on behalf of Shiksha.com. Shiksha.com is an education portal that connects education seeker with education provider. Shiksha.com has wide information over Retail Management colleges, supply chain management courses. Its education forums enable its users to seek opinion of students, alumni and faculty of colleges and schools through College Groups and School Groups.

The retailing industry is one of the best employers, not only in the foreign countries, but all around the world. Now in India the retail industry has made their strong establishment in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore etc. So naturally, many job opportunities will be open for the people in India. The people in India are start focusing on making their career in retailing. Basically the retailing company follows the cycle of Manufacturer ——Wholesaler——-Retailer——Consumer. You can see that the retailer is the person who comes directly contact with the consumers buys their products. So you can imagine that how vast is this industry.

You can realize that so many retail jobs are waiting for you. The best retail jobs are usually available at leading chains of supermarkets, department stores, clothing stores, food products, convenience and general stores, pharmacies, variety stores, etc. The most admired retail jobs include assistant manager, cashier, customer service representative, loss prevention personnel and stock / inventory clerks.

There is a numeral of job opportunities for part timers in the present state but none of them are as profitable as retail jobs. The best factor about retail jobs is that they employ people from all sectors, having varied specialties. Retailing industry has also opened the great chances especially for the students who are seeking for the financial support.

Apart from this, at the level of managerial the retail jobs require the fully experienced persons, It is important that the person first get certified by an institution that is called a degree. The second step is your experience and communication skills which is essential for grabbing the best retail jobs. A person who is looking for the retail jobs should have the patience power to tackle the diverse circumstances if occurred.

Since it is the retail outlet which is in direct contact with the customer, only the retailer plays a significant role to bring the image of a brand in front of their customer. If once the retailer satisfies his customer well then it is sure that the he will come back for his next shop. Therefore the job of a retailer is full of responsibilities and taking sensible decisions.

Retail is the place where you need all the presentation skills, if you have the dynamic and a pleasant face then retail jobs suits you best. To search out the retail jobs go to the internet where you get the vast opportunities in retailing.

Author is giving best address of job classifieds site where you can search retail jobs or sales jobs easily.

Reliance Retail recently announced the launch of its hyper market format, Reliance Mart a multi-format store – in the city of Mumbai at the Acme Mall,Khira Nagar, S.V. Road, Santacruz (W). This is the first Reliance Mart in the city and 12th such store in the country.
Spread across 80,000 sq.ft.of space, Reliance Mart is Indias largest chain of hyper markets that stocks a range of over 20,000 products that caters to the complete needs of a family. It aims to present shoppers a unique shopping experience through an extensive variety of high quality consumer products, all available under one roof. The format offers a wide range of products including groceries, dairy items, fashion clothing and accessories, consumer electronic items, home dcor items, leisure commodities, footwear, eyewear, cosmetics and fragrances, fashion jewelry, beauty and grooming products, telecom related items, gift items, entertainment products as well as a wide range of health and wellness products.
Reliance Mart offers unique services like tailoring, shoe repair, watch repair, a photo shop, gifting services and laundry services a feature exclusive to Reliance Mart. It has a bakery that offers freshly baked breads and other products and also an ice-cream parlor. Reliance Mart has an in-house mill to grind wheat which customers can pick out themselves and also gives the option of picking up readymade batter. The Reliance ResQ customer support center provides after-sales installation and servicing for electronic appliances as well as other durables, 365 days a year. RelianceMart also offers a special membership loyalty programcalled RelianceOne, intended at presenting frequent shoppers with varied benefits. As a part of this program, customers can earn Reliance One Points on all purchases made at the store, which can later be redeemed on any future purchases. With 6 million customers already under this loyalty program, Reliance One has garnered significant recognition for offering great value and purchase benefits.
Reliance Mart tries to offer the experience of an entire market system into one store. Following the launch of first Reliance Mart format in Ahmedabad on August 15, 2007, the hyper market store has gathered much recognition for being the store that carries is it all.

Hamleys- one of worlds largest toy stores- is set to storm Indian market under its tie-up with one of Indias largest retail brands- Reliance Retail.

A lucrative subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Reliance Retail is a strong arm extension of this private major. Currently, it operates in 1,000 stores in more than 85 cities across the country.

Under its tie-up with the UK based toy store, Reliance Retail launched the first Hamleys toy store in Asia in the city of Mumbai in April 2010. Reliance Retail President and Chief Executive Officer Bijou Kurien reported that, Our first store in Mumbai which is spread across 21,000 square foot has got a very good response. It was a pilot store. Now this is a large store. With this we have plan to open 18 stores in India over the next seven years.

Hamleys as a brand is a very strong and reputable. The flagship store is considered one of London’s major tourist attractions, and receives about five million visitors a year. The USP of such a mammoth like establishment lies in its superior range of products, variety and quality.

As far as Indian toy market is considered, it is presently valued at Rs. 15,000 crore, growing annually by almost 15%. Fueled by a vast domestic market, the industry has now turned its attention to global markets and is fast gearing up to meet international demands.

In an effort to realize this expectation, Reliance Retail has joined forces with one of worlds top toy marketers as a part of expanding its footprint. The new stores in India will be launched under Pilot Store-Large store category, spread across 11,000 to 21,000 square feet of space.
Hamleys Global CEO Gudjon Reynisson said that the company holds all local partnerships for merchandising their toys in any country where dearly. And an opportunity to spread out alongside Indias largest retail brand is an added incentive.

While Reliance Retail will guide the process through their extensive knowledge of domestic market, cultural diversities and distribution network, Hamleys will provide the merchandises and also give creative direction to the whole course of action.

Vision Express, the 50-50 Joint Venture between Reliance Retail and Pearle Europe, expands its base nationally on the occasion of its first anniversary, by foraying into Mumbai. The opening of the first Vision Express store in Mumbai is in sync with the brand’s aggressive retail expansion strategy which has helped Vision Express establish a formidable presence with 41 stores across 18 cities in the country within the first year of its operations. The Mumbai outlet is the 41st Vision Express outlet store in the country and reiterates the reputation of Vision Express as one of the fastest growing eyewear retail chains in the country.

Having embarked on the retail journey in December 2008, Vision Express has been changing the landscape of the eyewear retail industry in India by opening world-class optical stores across the country. Within a short period of time, the company has established a sizeable geographic presence and introduced unique services, stylish international products and exacting quality standards, at very sharp prices unparalleled in India’s eyewear industry. The Mumbai foray in collaboration with Reliance Retail is part of an overall aggressive expansion strategy by the format which will see wide-spread expansion in terms of cities and number of stores in existing cities in its aim to achieve numero uno optical retail chain in the country.

On the occasion of the launch, Mr. Guillame Brouwet, CEO, Vision Express said, “We are proud to complete a great and successful year of our presence in India. The phenomenal customer response to our stores has helped us bring the best of optical retail experience to the Indian consumers through our network of 41 stores across 18 cities within the first year of our operations. With the thought of extending the unique Vision Express experience further, on our first anniversary in India we have launched our first store in Mumbai and will expand to several new geographies in the months ahead. Through our ever expanding network we promise to bring international quality and several first-of-its-kind essential and compelling services at very competitive prices to the Indian consumers.”

The new store is located at Shop No. UG 33A, Next to Westside, Korum Mall, Near Cadbury Compund,Thane (West) – 400 606, Thane, Mumbai along with several other Reliance Retail outlets. Like all other Vision Express outlets this outlet too will offer a wide variety of fashionable and trendy optical products at affordable prices. Vision Express, Europe’s largest optical retail chain will present its global optical retail expertise through this store to the consumers in Thane and surrounding areas. With its experience in more than 25 countries, Vision Express aims to provide shoppers across India a never before experienced shopping delight through the expanding network of Vision Express stores. The core of Vision Express, “We see it your way” reflects the brand’s mission to optimize customer experience and satisfaction.

With Reliance Industries as their supporting partner the Vision Express store launch in Thane will be supplemented by special 1st anniversary celebrations targeted at bringing additional benefits to the consumers including its highly popular free eye test for all customers. The free eye test at Vision Express is a complete 11 step eye test that includes a special eye pressure check. This is a unique process, certified by LV Prasad Eye Institute. Post the eye test, vision experts at Vision Express will help customers select the right products for their eye care needs. This apart, the new store has also introduced a special inaugural offer that entitles customers to 25% 0ff on frames and sunglasses.

Apart from free eye test, Vision Express also offers express service for spectacles with single vision standard lenses, and other services like free cleaning of glasses and repairs for all customers. Its strategic association with L V Prasad Eye Institute, a world class eye institute ensures all Vision Express staff undergoes rigorous training in eye care and thereby offer excellent customer service.