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University of Florida Retail Myths and Reality. Kim Klenoski College Relations Manager February 8, 2005. Agenda. Introduction Perception Of Retail Retail Myths Reality Of Retail What Does It Take To Be Successful In Retail Closing and Q&A. Careers in Retail. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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University of FloridaRetail Myths and Reality
Kim KlenoskiCollege Relations Manager
February 8, 2005
CSLTSlide 2 Date
Agenda
• Introduction
• Perception Of Retail
• Retail Myths
• Reality Of Retail
• What Does It Take To Be Successful In Retail
• Closing and Q&A
CSLTSlide 3 Date
Careers in Retail
When you think about a career in retail what comes to mind?
• Working on the floor or at the mall
• Long hours
• Weekends and nights
• The local department or grocery store
• Low pay
• Limited career options
• Is this what I really went college for?
CSLTSlide 4 Date
Careers in Retail
What are some Retail Myths?
• Retail jobs only consist of cashiers and sales associate positions
• Retail positions do not prepare college students for challenging, upward mobile careers
• Retail jobs don’t pay well
• College degrees don’t apply to retail careers
• Retailing is a declining industry due to e-commerce
• Retail is not a growth industry
* Source NRF 2000 Careers in Retailing
CSLTSlide 5 Date
Careers in RetailRetail is not: Stagnate
• Running a Cash Register and Folding Clothes• All Long Hours and Low Pay
Retail is: Ever Changing• People Oriented
• Fast Paced
• Challenging
• Growth Opportunities
• Leadership
• Developing People
• Teamwork
• Financially Rewarding
• Technology
• Immediate
CSLTSlide 6 Date
Careers in Retail
Retail is: Influential– Large Business Diversification
> Billions in Revenue
> Fortune 50 Company’s
> Millions of Employees Worldwide
> Diverse Source of Revenues and Profits
Apparel
Catalog / Mail Order
Consumer Electronics & Entertainment
Department Stores and Discount Stores
Drug and Rx
Grocery
Home Improvement
Specialty
CSLTSlide 7 Date
Careers in RetailRetail is: Well Known
Sears: Good Life.Great Price
Walgreens: The Pharmacy America Trusts
Wal-Mart: Always Low Prices, Always
Lowe’s: Improving Home Improvement
Home Depot:You can do it. We can help
CVS: Expect something extra
Best Buy: Thousands of possibilities-Get Yours
JCPenney: Its all inside
Target: Expect More. Pay Less.
CSLTSlide 8 Date
Careers in Retail
Retail is: Opportunity General Management
Marketing / Advertising
Store Operations
Loss Prevention
Finance
Human Resources
IT and E-Commerce
Service
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Merchandising Buying / Planning
Law
* Source NRF 2000 Careers in Retailing
CSLTSlide 9 Date
Careers in Retail
What it Takes to Succeed
– Leadership Skills>Integrity
>Diversity/Inclusiveness
>Drive for Results
>Teamwork
>Building Relationships
>Customer Focused
>Performance Management
>Communication Skills
>Organization and Time Management
CSLTSlide 10 Date
Careers in Retail
What it Takes to Succeed– Expectations, Motivation, Dedication, and Interest in Retail
> Do you want what retail has to offer?
> Do your short term goals match the career path?
CSLTSlide 11 Date
Full Time
Merchandise Planning Training ProgramsRetail Management Training ProgramsAccounting Training ProgramsInternal Audit Training Programs
Internships
Merchandise Planning InternshipsRetail Management Internships Internal Audit InternshipsLogistics Internships
More info: www.sears.com/collegerecruit
Careers in Sears
CSLTSlide 12 Date
Q & A