I would hereby like to express interest to be a buyer at Primark.
Having been introduced to retail at a young age I was able to explore different functions in in sales, operations and procurement. Working in these functions allowed me to learn the basics of selling and operating a fast fashion retail store. Procurement at Unilever allowed me to analyze, strategize and create effective strategies for resolving problems such as sourcing sustainable palm oil from small holder farmers. I am tremendously passionate to learn about buying and become a successful buyer.
Having been in a sales trainee program at C&A in Shanghai for almost 6 months as well as a trainee as an assistant store manager in The Netherlands for almost a year, I gained substantial
The business I have chosen for this investigation is ASDA superstore. This is a large chain of supermarkets throughout Britain which retails clothes, merchandise, food, and electronics etc. in this part of my course work I will briefly explain the aims and objectives of ASDA I will also explain the external factors which affect the aims and objectives of the business however I will first be talking about a brief history of ASDA.
During my graduate studies I have course work in: human capital development, sustainable customer relationships and transformational leadership. My training in these areas enables me to understand the behavior patterns and the social context which influences such behavior.
The world of retail has entered a period of enormous transformation, with broader retail market growth at a pace of three percent annually, many retailers are finding themselves in an uphill battle to profitably expand growth and market share (Deloitte, 2017). According to Richard Goyder AO, Managing Director, Wesfarmers “The key to long-term corporate success is evolution – looking for new ways to do business, for new businesses and new geographies to operate in (Wesfarmers, 2015).
She merchant was a term applied to females who were respected for their skills in commerce. There are many ways women got into merchandising enough 17 and 1800s. Most obvious was the family owned shop and they were expected to help with the daily running of the business. Through this experience she acquired many skills such as bookkeeping, sales and even exporting. This created in in environment in which the woman was out in society and exposed to the men's world. Compared to working in the home and maybe getting an education through a seminary.
This report will demonstrate, apply and evaluate knowledge and understanding of key managerial disciplines of the chosen high street retailer, Marks and Spencer, in different real-world global contexts. According to the report by Deloitte, the retail industry is undergoing immense changes and faces a tough competitive
The retail sectors are specializing in the selling of products that the consumers need in specific times and places. However, it is hardly the retailer's responsibility to produce the goods. The retailers just act agents, as they get the products to the consumers. Industrial retailing will focus more on the sale of small quantities of the products to the buyers. Transformational processes are not integrated in the retailing processes, as the retailers neither produce nor manufacture any goods. Initially, retailing was just transacted in stores and shop. Presently, technological upgrades and developments have affected the retailing process positively, leading to the use of electronics to do transactions. In most cases, the retailers will transact with cash specifically during payment of the products (Retail Council of Canada, 2009).
Information gathered to conduct this research came from a variety of websites such as, the Express website, and other websites that leak information about the company and they’re well doing in the retail industry. The five main topics that will be discussed in this
Working in retail, entails patience and knowledge of the products in the store. Customers should
Selfridges, as " the Best Department Store in The World ", is an ideal place for a student with a Fashion Management background and a genuine enthusiasm for the fashion industry. With a goal to assume a role in the fashion industry in the future, I am eager to bring my superiority and show my ability to an iconic sophisticated luxury retailer, like Selfridges, providing an exceptional level of customer service and creating an exclusive shopping experience for the customers, so as to satisfy their needs and exceed their expectations. In addition, Selfridges not only provides customers with premium products but also delivers high-quality customer service by the friendly sales team, creating a welcome environment for customers to enjoy their shopping
My experience and passion to work behind the scenes of the world’s leading off-price retailer makes me a strong applicant. My work experience in the retail sector provided opportunities with assisting in receiving merchandise, inventory counts and processing products to make available on the sales floor. From this, I developed a curiosity about why and how specific products were being
Through my work and academic experience, I have learned the importance of working with a team and the key components of the retail industry. I am now looking to advance my professional skills. Having carefully considered my options at this time, I have decided to pursue a master’s degree in Luxury and Fashion Management in order to cultivate the proficiency and capabilities that I will need to begin a fulfilling and fruitful career as a luxury
During my part time employment with River Island, I was privileged to be promoted to sales manager for women’s products which allowed me to develop numerous management qualities and communication skills. These ranged from keeping financial records, customer care, managing and meeting weekly sales targets and problem
During the past decade, retail markets have undergone many changes in their processes, services, and formats. The last part of distribution of the market strategy, retailing serves as a bridge between the final consumer and the mass producers of products. Retailing has reached every corner of the globe, and Wal-Mart has been eying areas where the
As we all know, the retail industry is very crucial and is highly competitive. As this company
In Primark, the human relation is based on employees’ behaviour where they have their own needs but at the same time they have to comply with the company’s policy (Rodrigo, 2012). So it is the managers or supervisors’ job to solve such problems and to ensure both employee and the management able to comply in order to get a win-win situation as both gets what they want.