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This introductory Retail Management certificate exposes students to the business world and the role of retail distribution. Students become familiar with careers in retail management, as well as the latest trends in this fast changing field. This certificate may aid the student’s search for an entry-level job in retail management.

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- Wholesale and Retail Buyers
  Wholesale and Retail Buyers
  SOC Career Code: 13-1022.00
  Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $28.13
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $75,598.61
  Annual Job Openings
  4,883
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Online Merchants
  Online Merchants
  SOC Career Code: 13-1199.06
  Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $28.68
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $83,041.02
  Annual Job Openings
  17,428
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Business Teachers
  Postsecondary Business Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1011.00
  Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $40.38
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,747.91
  Annual Job Openings
  19,689
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
  Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
  SOC Career Code: 33-9099.02
  Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $16.98
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $37,012.56
  Annual Job Openings
  9,620
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
  Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
  SOC Career Code: 41-1011.00
  Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $16.01
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $44,655.21
  Annual Job Openings
  14,604
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Retail Salespersons
  Retail Salespersons
  SOC Career Code: 41-2031.00
  Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $16.00
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $36,083.02
  Annual Job Openings
  55,396
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Stockers and Order Fillers
  Stockers and Order Fillers
  SOC Career Code: 53-7065.00
  Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $17.43
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $38,801.54
  Annual Job Openings
  53,029
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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