Career prospects as Retail Visualiser

Overview about Retail Industry:

The retail success story in India has spurred demand for merchandisers. “Retailers are now discovering new and lucrative markets in Tier II & Tier III cities. All retail chains, large format stores and large brands are already on the lookout for retail merchandisers to back up their expansion plans.

Future expectations of job opportunities:
A recent study by Institute of Apparel Management put the size of the world Retail market at a possible $60-75 billion (Rs.2, 40,000/-3,00,000crore) by 2011-12.

Qualifications:
1. Mainly for the retail course, eligibility is graduation (in any stream). This is the eligibility in almost all colleges.
2. Only a few colleges prefer 10+2 (HSC, Matriculation), while a few prefer 2years of work experience.

Career ladder:
1. Fashion Merchandiser
2. Buyer in Retail Outlets
3. Frontline Supervisor
4. Frontline manager

At what post are they hiring: Mostly at the beginner and middle levels. In some cases, at the level of general manager and vice president

Remuneration: Rs.2.5-3 lakh p.a. at the beginner level, Rs.4.5-5 lakh pa for middle level professionals, depending on qualification and experience

Who’s hiring: Thomas Cook, Cox & Kings, Kuoni Travel, Club Mahindra, Raj Travels, and Mercury Travels. Online players including makemytrip.com, yatra.com, travel.indiatimes.com, cleartrip.com, ezeego1.com

Who're they hiring? Any graduate (with or without MBA in Retail Management) with excellent communication skills; 3-8 years experience in retail

Institutes conducting Retail management course:
1. Welingkar
2. KJ Somaiya
3. Chetana
4. Sasmira Retail and many more

For further details about Retail Management course click here to read India’s first head-to-head comparison of Institutions offering Post Graduation in Retail Management.

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As part of the job, merchandisers are responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store at the right time and in the right quantities. This involves working with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels among others.
This has created a tremendous demand for trained professionals.
Hence, all retail chains, large format stores and large brands are already on the lookout for retail merchandisers to back up their expansion plans,


A recent study by Institute of Apparel Management put the size of the world retail market at a possible $60-75 billion (Rs 2,40,000-3,00,000 crore) by 2011-12.

Croma Electronics Megastore launches Retail Management Course

Croma The Electronics Megastore – part of the prestigious Tata group launches a Post Graduate professional Program in Retail Management, under the academic guidance of S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, the leading premier Institute. The course accelerates one’s career with a training that meets the needs & parameters of the corporate world in Retail. The course gives theoretical knowledge and training in the industry endorsed technical and vocational skills. The course offers unique opportunity to develop functional skills through the application of management principles in simulated business situations.

Objectives of the Course:
The main objective of the Program is to provide:
1. Instant Employment,
2. Organized Retail exposure,
3. An Opportunity to demonstrate &
4. Groom ones Knowledge, Skills, Attitude & Personal Qualities.
5. This program will empower you to become an asset to any global organization.

Eligibility:
The eligibility for the course is:
· Graduation in any discipline, the candidate should provide CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/BET scores
· Should have high energy levels
· Participation in sports, cultural activities or social work will be appreciated

Duration:
The duration for the retail course is 11 months

Fees:
The fees for the course is Rs.1,25,000/

Diploma/Certificate:
The course is Post Graduate professional Program in Retail Management

Placement Assistance:
Students will be absorbed by CROMA, on need based & merit based. Rest of the students will be given 100% placement assistance by the Institute.


Career path:
· Front office,
· Store manager,
· Area sales manager,
· Territory manager etc

Admission procedure:
Without any listed entrance test scores, students will be permitted to take the BCIDS Entrance Test (BET), which is an online test (CAT pattern) at the time of interview.

Contact details:
For further details log on to http://www.bcids.com

Retail Course College Comparison

EduCircle announces mega comparison of Retail management course offered across India. We have compared the retail course provided by the following 10 institutions:

1. Welingkar Institute of Management
2. Chetana Institute of Management
3. K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management
4. TKW's Retail School
5. Times Business School
6. Sasmira Retail Academy
7. B.D. Somani
8. Karma Retail Academy
9. IIJT (Indian Institute of Job-oriented Training)
10. NSHM

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Retail Course – for a career in Retail Industry

Introduction to Retail Industry:
Organized Retail in India is in a growth phase and so there are many job opportunities available in this sector. Since this is a people intensive sector with many large Indian business houses, luxury brands, international retail chains, specialty chains in sectors like pharma, jewellery, books, apparels, electronics etc setting up and expanding operations in India, there is a tremendous scope for growth and avenues of employment to people from all educational and experience backgrounds. A qualification in retail will prepare you for an entry into the career, will help you understand the industry and hence perform well.
There is a huge scope for the growth of the organized sector in India. According to the various surveys conducted individually:
· In the next five years, India’s retail industry will expand more than 80%
· In India there will be 20% growth for the organized retail segment by 2010.
· The size of the organized retail will grow three times in the next 4-5 years 17 billion dollars as against current size of 6 billion dollars.
· India will witness the fastest growth in retailing and real estate.
· India is rated 6th in the global retail development index.
· India is the 5th among the 30 emerging markets for new retailers to enter.
The courses in Retail are established to promote the professionalism in the fashion & retail industries all over the world where they offer bachelor’s level experience across disciplines in business, fashion, and design. Complementing the fashion design, retail, and business coursework, the General Education program emphasizes strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Students will receive a well-rounded foundation in general education to effectively prepare them for the business world. They will have multiple opportunities to develop real-world projects that are taken from concept to final product.
A course in Retail Management which will not only equip the students with the right skills but also inculcate the required values. The idea of these course is to provide a breeding ground for future retail managers who would be geared up to face the demands of a retail job. On the demand side, there is a perceived need for a retail management course to cater to the growing number of people wanting to make a career in retail.

Eligibility:

1. Mainly for the retail course, eligibility is graduation (in any stream). This is the eligibility in almost all colleges.
2. Only a few colleges prefer 10+2 (HSC, Matriculation), while a few prefer 2years of work experience.

Career options:
After completion of this course there are various options, wherein you might be placed. A few of them are:

1. Fashion Merchandiser
2. Buyer in Retail Outlets
3. Frontline Supervisor
4. Frontline manager

Remuneration:
Your Remuneration ranges from Rs.7,000/- to Rs.30,000/- per month depending upon your post and number of years of work experience.

Cost of course:
The fees of the Retail course ranges from Rs.40000/- to Rs.200000/-

Institute/college:
A few Colleges and institutions where the Retail courses are conducted are given below:
1. Welingkar
2. KJ Somaiya
3. Chetana
4. Sasmira Retail and many more

For a detailed review of colleges and institutions offering this course click here.