Retail: Skills required

One should have the understanding of local customs and language and know how to make products and prices attractive. Read on. Pluses & minuses | Institutes in India

Buying and merchandising
English language skills
Understand the retail domain
Possess consumer insight
Know how to make products and prices attractive
Good with Excel and numbers
Able to negotiate internally and with vendors

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Operations
Understand local customs and speak the local language.
Willingness to work shifts
People skills and patience
Confidence and poise
Energy and positive attitude
An ability to learn and a natural versatility