Write WAVE Media Blog Five Qualities of an Effective Retail Manager

by Stacey Carroll, Contributing WriterI worked in retail for about 10 years. Five of that I've spent as an assistant manager. Managing retail employees brings with it its own challenges and rewards, and it takes a specific skill set to be successful as a retail manager. Here are the five most important skills of a retail manager:1. ListenThe most important skill a retail manager can bring to the table is the ability to listen. Retail employees come from a variety of backgrounds; poor, middle c [...]