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MUSIC RECORD STORE MGR: I'm Doing The Job I Wanted When I Was 16

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JC describes his job managing a record store that sells new and used music of all genres and hosts in-store musical performances of local acts. JC was an art student who went into construction as a career; when he discovered this record store he worked part-time on the weekends before finally switching over to full time. He advises: if you're an aspiring musician, see as much live music as possible and network with artists who are creating and marketing their own music. It's a challenging and exciting time for the business.

Degree: Fine Arts

Job Title: Music Record Store Manager

Employer: Down Home Records

Job Summary: Retail Store Manager

Job Description

Store managers supervise a retail organization's staff, meet customer needs and plan and coordinate sales, merchandising and budgeting. In order to effectively perform the multitude of tasks required, managers should work well under pressure and with deadlines, and have significant experience in retail business and human resources. They also need strong leadership, interpersonal and multitasking skills.

On-the-Job Training

Limited on-the-job training. Most managers will have worked in retail previously as salespeople.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $60,000

Projected Job Growth

6 to 10 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Flexible, Long hours

Typical workplace

Indoor, Office

Personal Qualities

Leadership ability, People skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, Detail oriented, Problem solving skills, Teamwork

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Associate degree

Recommended Education Degree

Associate degree
Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Business Administration and Management
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Business and Management
Sales and Marketing
Communication
Mathematics
Human Resources

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Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

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