Duration : 9 + 3 months (on-job training with stipend/placement).

This course is specially designed to provide the student with a comprehensive view of retailing, customer service, sales and marketing environment in India and abroad. In addition to subject knowledge – the course is enriched with employability skills of Attitude, Communication, IT, Language and Personality Development. In a bid to enhance employment potential further, a candidate is required to undergo 3-month internship/practical training.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline/Under Going Final Year of Graduation

Admission

A Candidate has to apply for admission in the prescribed Application Form Rs. 250/- . Admission based on qualifying in a written test/interview.

Certification:

On successful completion of the course a student will be awarded ‘LAPT Certified Management Professional (LMP)’ by London Academy of Professional Training, London (U.K.) & ‘PG Diploma in Retail, Sales and Marketing Management’ by Mahan Institute of Technologies, New Delhi.

Special Feature
  • Project Training in Dubai(Retails Hub)
  • One year Extendable PG diploma
Career Opportunities
The course opens up vast opportunities of employment for a student in all areas of customer service, sales and marketing across all industry segments. Some of the job opportunities available are:
  • Sales Executive
  • Management Trainee
  • Fashion Coordinator
  • Merchandise Administrator
  • Merchandise Analyst
  • Assistant Store Manager
  • Assistant Department Manager
  • Operation Manager
  • Personal Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Promotion Manager
  • Merchandise Manager
  • Store Manager
  • Data-processing Manager
  • Department Manager
  • Divisional Merchandise Manager
  • Group Manager
  • Fashion Director
  • Marketing Research Director
  • Senior Vice-president Merchandising
Course Contents

Management Fundamentals & Information Systems

  • Introduction to Management
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • Staffing
  • Directing (incl. Decision Making)
  • Controlling
  • Production & Operations Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Information Systems, Organization, Management and Strategy


Customer Service

  • Deliver Reliable Customer Service
  • Cross Cultural Awareness and International Markets
  • Customer Loyalty – Bring Back Customers
  • The Art of Communicating Effectively
  • Effective Telephone Etiquette
  • Calming Upset Customers
  • Develop Personal Performance
  • An Introduction to Sales & Marketing
  • Customer Service Law and Ethics
  • Retail Management Information System -Basic Level


Retail Supervisor
  • The Professional Supervisor (ABC of Supervising)
  • Motivating your team
  • The art of delegating
  • Inventory Management
  • Business Etiquettes
  • Writing reports and proposals
  • Coaching a Leadership Skill
  • Retail Management Information System -Intermediate Level


Retail Manager

  • Retailing Environment
  • Retailing Strategy
  • Merchandise Management
  • Store Management


Retailing in India
  • Structure of Retail in India
  • Organized Retail in India
  • Retail Consumers
  • Retail Location Strategy
  • Merchandise Management
  • Retail Pricing
  • Atmospherics & Retail Space Management
  • Retail Promotion Strategy
  • Legal Environment
  • Technology in Retailing
  • Managing the Store


Sales and Marketing
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Building Relationships for Success in Sales
  • Dynamite Sales Presentations
  • Negotiating for Results
  • Overcoming Objections: Nailing the Sale
  • Selling Smarter
  • Prospecting for Leads Like a Pro
  • Telemarketing: Using the Telephone as a Sales Tool


Retail Executive
  • Establishing relationships with customers in the retail environment
  • Product knowledge, handling and promotion
  • Handling customer payments, technology and retail security
  • Consumer buying behavior, pricing and displaying products
  • Health and Safety and legislation in the retail environment
  • Personal effectiveness and team work in the retail environment


IT Tools & Applications
  • Computer Appreciation
  • Computer Organization
  • Operating System
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheet Package
  • Presentation Package
  • Database Operations
  • Internet Concepts


Personality Development
Enabling you to being a new you
  • Self-Esteem
  • Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Management
  • Anger Management
  • Time And Stress Management
  • Interview Skills And Techniques
  • Group Discussion
  • Telephone Etiquettes


Communication Skills Development
To enhance your ability to communicate effectively:
  • Introduction to Communication
  • What is Communication?
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Speaking
  • Pronunciation
  • Sounds
  • Grammar
  • Articulation and Modulations
  • Writing
  • Writing letters
  • Writing reports
  • Writing tips
  • Presentation Skills
  • Presentation with visual aid
  • Presentation without visual aid
  • Feedback
  • Non Verbal Communication
  • Body language
  • Gestures
  • Eye Contact
  • The Handshake
  • Listening Skills
  • General Business English
  • Communicating effectively at work
  • Effective business writing