
How do I become a retail team leader?
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Retail Leadership
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate IV in Retail Management
- Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience








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A Retail Assistant supports customers in shops or department stores by answering inquiries, processing payments, and monitoring stock levels.
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A Store Manager oversees retail operations, managing staff, finances, and customer service while handling advertising and resolving issues.
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Retail Supervisor
A Retail Supervisor oversees a retail team, ensuring sales targets are met, resolving issues, and assisting customers when needed.
Department Manager
A Department Manager oversees retail operations, sets sales targets, supervises staff, monitors stock, and organises promotions, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Retail Manager
A Retail Manager supervises store operations, manages staff and budgets, ensures compliance, and focuses on sales and customer service.
Area Manager
An Area Manager oversees operations within a specific region, managing teams, finances, and customer service to ensure effective performance.
Regional Manager
A Regional Manager oversees operations across multiple branches in a specified area, focusing on efficiency, profits, and effective leadership.
Retail Executive
A Retail Executive manages retail operations, sets sales targets, analyses profits, and engages in marketing and strategic planning.
Cluster Manager
A Cluster Manager oversees daily operations across multiple stores, ensuring profitability, effective service, strong leadership, and problem-solving.
Common questions
How much does a Retail Team Leader earn?
In Australia, a full time Retail Team Leader generally earns $1,450 per week ($75,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Retail Team Leader?
There has been a decrease in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 170,300 people employed as a Retail Team Leader in Australia compared to 188,800 five years ago. Retail Team Leaders may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Retail Team Leader?
If a career as a Retail Team Leader interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Retail Management. You’ll cover a range of leadership topics including customer service strategies and maintaining store security. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Small Business Management.
Further reading


What can you do with a Certificate III in Retail?
13th October 2020)