Retail/Marketing

This program prepares students to be productive employees. in the exciting field of retail/marketing. Classroom experience is enhanced by hands-on training within the local business community. Students learn about purchasing products, receiving merchandise, pricing, and displaying items for sale. Additionally, students cover marketing concepts and math essentials. management skills are devveloped through creative activities and simulations. The program is taught at the college preparatory level with instruction designed to meet the national Retail Standards.

Instructor: Mrs. Verville

You should be in Retail/Marketing if...

You enjoy a creative, fast paced environment
You thrive on learning from real life experiences by working closely with the business community
You would like to own your own business
You want to learn about the countless career opportunities available in reatil/marketing
You have leadership qualities and work well as prat of a team

Course Outline

Executive Leadership
The Corporate Environment
Advertising
Buying
Time Management
Problem Solving
Business Plans
Marketing Math
Salesmanship
marketing Principles
Inventory Analysis
Interpersonal relationships
Consumer behavior
Sports 7 Entertainment MGT.
Event Management
Employment Skills

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Peg Levasseur, Director

John Romprey, School-to-Work Mediator

10 Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford, ME • Phone: 207-282-1501 • Fax: 207-282-7986