clothing industry
Major suppliers, brands and products involved in the clothing industry.
Clothing shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesclothing sizes
Sizes of clothing items in order to make appropriate suggestions to customers.
properties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
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.
Cross-sector
1 competenceemployment law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
Essential skills and competences 27 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceplace orders for clothing merchandise
Order clothing items and accessories from manufacturers and wholesale stores; place orders depending on stock needs and availability.
Sector-specific
10 competencesapply fashion trends to footwear and leather goods
Be able to stay up to date on the latest styles, attending fashion shows and review fashion/clothing magazines and manuals, analysing the past and present fashion trends in areas such as footwear, leather goods and clothing market. Use analytical thinking and creative models to apply and to interpret in a systematic way the upcoming trends in terms of fashion and life styles.
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.
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.
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.
negotiate sales contracts
Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.
oversee promotional sales prices
Ensure that sale prices and promotions are passed through the register as they should.
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.
set up pricing strategies
Apply methods used for setting product value taking into consideration market conditions, competitor actions, input costs, and others.
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.
Cross-sector
16 competencesadhere 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.
apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
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.
manage theft prevention
Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.
maximise sales revenues
Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.
measure customer feedback
Evaluate customer's comments in order to find out whether customers feel satisfied or dissatisfied with the product or service.
monitor customer service
Ensure all employees are providing excellent customer service in accordance to company policy.
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.
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.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
perform procurement processes
Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.
recruit employees
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
- Scope note
- It may include recruiting volunteers.
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.
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.