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audio and video equipment shop manager

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Audio and video equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.

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Competences
39
Groups
4
Essential
31
Optional
8

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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manufacturer's instructions for audiovisual equipment

Manufacturer's instructions required to install audio and video equipment, as specified in the user's manual.

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sales activities

The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing of purchasing and sales invoices, payments etc. The sale of goods implies the proper presentation and positioning of the goods in the shop in terms of acessibility, promotion, light exposure.

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employment law

The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.

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Essential skills and competences 28 competences

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advise customers on audiovisual equipment

Recommend and provide customer advice on various brands and types of audio and video equipment, according to the customer's personal preferences and needs.

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ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations

Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.

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ensure correct goods labelling

Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.

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maintain relationship with customers

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.

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maintain relationship with suppliers

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

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negotiate sales contracts

Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.

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operate audio equipment

Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.

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oversee promotional sales prices

Ensure that sale prices and promotions are passed through the register as they should.

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set sales goals

Set sales goals and objectives to be reached by a sales team within a period of time such as the target amount of sales made and new customers found.

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set up pricing strategies

Apply methods used for setting product value taking into consideration market conditions, competitor actions, input costs, and others.

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supervise merchandise displays

Work closely together with visual display staff to decide how items should be displayed, in order to maximise customer interest and product sales.

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adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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ensure client orientation

Take actions which support business activities by considering client needs and satisfaction. This involves understanding what customers want, providing advices, selling products and services or processing complaints, while adopting a positive attitude.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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manage theft prevention

Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.

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maximise sales revenues

Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.

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measure customer feedback

Evaluate customer's comments in order to find out whether customers feel satisfied or dissatisfied with the product or service.

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monitor customer service

Ensure all employees are providing excellent customer service in accordance to company policy.

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negotiate buying conditions

Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.

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obtain relevant licenses

Comply with specific legal regulations, e.g. install the necessary systems and provide the necessary documentation, in order to obtain the relevant license.

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operate video equipment

Use of various types of video equipment.

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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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perform procurement processes

Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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It may include recruiting volunteers.
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study sales levels of products

Collect and analyse sales levels of products and services in order to use this information for determining the quantities to be produced in the following batches, customer feedback, price trends, and the efficiency of sales methods.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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acoustics

The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.

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types of audiovisual formats

Various audio and video formats, including digital.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

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advise customers on audiovisual equipment installation

Explain and demonstrate to customers installation procedures of TV sets and audio equipment.

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edit recorded sound

Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

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maintain audiovisual equipment

Perform routine maintenance tasks on audiovisual equipment as well as minor repairs, such as replacing parts and calibrating the instruments, on equipment used in processing sound and images.

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perform video editing

Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.

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sell audiovisual equipment

Sell audio and video devices such as TVs, radios, speakers, amplifiers, tuners and microphones.

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convert different audiovisual formats

Use specialised software to convert data from one audio and/or video format to another.

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