Retail Management - Career Pathway Certificate or Less-Than-One-Year Certificate or One-Year Certificate

Job Description:
Retail management describes those who have leadership responsibilities in a retail organization. They may own and/or operate small retail firms or work for larger retail firms. Their duties may include marketing, managing finances, supervising employees, purchasing goods and services, and monitoring sales transactions.

Employment Opportunities:
Employment in this field is expected to grow. Prospects are very good for those who want to own a retail business or enter management in the retail field, especially if they have determination and retail management skills. Continued education has been identified by the retail industry as a trait of successful upwardly mobile retail managers. Those who wish to continue to progress into management and roles of responsibilities should consider continuing their education to obtain the one-year certificate and then a degree in management.

Potential Earnings:
One-year Certificate and Less-than-one-year Certificate: A typical entry level salary could be $22,000 per year, depending on experience; maximum may go to $60,000 or more per year with an average salary of $33,000.

Career Pathway Certificate: A typical entry level wage in Oregon could be $10.10 per hour, depending on experience; maximum may go to $30.58 per hour with an average wage of $16.92.

Information on these certificates can be found in the current catalog.

To learn more please contact:
Tommie Redwine
Business Instructor
503-338-2302