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Sales Manager (bol)

Running a shop on a daily basis is what matters to me

As a sales manager, you work independently in a store. You manage inventory and place new orders on time. You also supervise employees.

You have extensive product knowledge and ensure customers leave the store satisfied with the right product. You decide how to present the products in the store and maintain the sales displays. You ensure the store always looks neat and creates a positive atmosphere that reflects the store's vision.

You'll guide your colleagues in receiving and storing products, providing feedback on their work. You'll also ensure the warehouse is properly organized and cleaned. Occasionally, you'll meet with your colleagues and manager, for example, to discuss sales figures.

In this profession, you need to be able to collaborate, manage, guide, execute, plan, and organize effectively. At Summa Business, you'll learn everything you need to be a first-time salesperson in a store. This way, you'll ensure your store runs smoothly.

The Sales Manager training program was formerly called Retail Sales Manager / Retail Specialist or Senior Salesperson (Manager).

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

You'll become a sales manager in a retail store, such as a clothing store, electronics store, or DIY store. If you'd like to continue your studies, you can pursue courses like Business Entrepreneurship, Retail Manager, or Optician. After completing these courses, you can enroll in the second year of the Level 4 Business Entrepreneurship program.

What does your education look like?

For the first 30 weeks, you'll attend school 4 days a week and do an internship 1 day a week. For the last 10 weeks, you'll attend school 3 days a week and do an internship 2 days a week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.

WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

Instagram

Retail training courses full-time, DM to: @summaretailbol
Retail training bbl, DM to: @summaretailbbl
Student Mei Ubels, DM to: @mei.ubels

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

You'll become a sales manager in a retail store, such as a clothing store, electronics store, or DIY store. If you'd like to continue your studies, you can pursue courses like Business Entrepreneurship, Retail Manager, or Optician. After completing these courses, you can enroll in the second year of the Level 4 Business Entrepreneurship program.

What does your education look like?

For the first 30 weeks, you'll attend school 4 days a week and do an internship 1 day a week. For the last 10 weeks, you'll attend school 3 days a week and do an internship 2 days a week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.

WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

Instagram

Retail training courses full-time, DM to: @summaretailbol
Retail training bbl, DM to: @summaretailbbl
Student Mei Ubels, DM to: @mei.ubels

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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