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Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Previous experience in the wholesale and retail sector is often a requirement.
Additionally, a qualification at MQF Level 5 or higher in relevant areas including business administration, management or commerce may be required by employers. Training programmes include:
• Diploma in Commerce (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
• Higher Diploma in Administration and Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Enterprise (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Science in Strategic Management and Marketing (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Wholesale and Retail Managers are expected to have:
• Commercial awareness and business skills
• An understanding of store sales, wholesale
and retail management
• Knowledge of the products and/or services
being promoted
• Knowledge of competitors’ activities and
pricing strategies
• The ability to conduct market research
• An understanding of business accounting
and finance
• An understanding of supply chain function
• The ability to behave in line with the
organisation’s brand standards
• Personnel management skills
• The ability to persuade, influence, negotiate
and network successfully
• The ability to build long-lasting business
relationships
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills in Maltese and/
or English
• IT skills
• Customer care skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
cope with the pressure of demanding targets
and tight deadlines
• Analytical, problem solving and decision
making skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate
and coach team members
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Number of employees (2017)
400
Share of foreigners (2017)
12%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+18%
Median Pay (per annum)
€15,200
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