SLRA in Collaboration with PIM Launch Groundbreaking Retail Leadership Development Program

SLRA in Collaboration with PIM Launch Groundbreaking Retail Leadership Development Program

The Sri Lanka Retail Association (SLRA), in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), is proud to announce the launch of the Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP). This ground-breaking program, which is scheduled to start in January 2025, is ready to equip Sri Lanka’s retail workers with vital skills, supporting the growth of the industry and advancing the nation’s economy.

Climbing the career ladder in the competitive retail industry of today requires more than simply expertise. Advanced knowledge and skills in areas including negotiation, public relations, supply chain management, sales, marketing, excellent customer service, financial expertise, merchandising, compliance, risk management, and leadership are required of employees. To meet this requirement, RLDP provides a thorough curriculum designed specifically for the retail sector.

Sessions of the 90-hour RLDP program are held every two weeks over seven months. Participants will gain from interactive classroom sessions led by PIM faculty and industry experts, real-world case studies that offer useful insights into current retail challenges, and practical skill demonstrations and assessments to highlight their learning. The program is designed to maximize flexibility and engagement.

Participants gain skills that apply to the industry thanks to the program’s wide variety of modules. Retail Reimagined: The Digital Transformation Blueprint, Retail Intelligence: Transforming Data into Decisions, Retailer’s Toolkit for Finance, Customer-Centric Processes & Service Excellence, Winning Negotiations & Building Networks in Retail, End-to-End Supply Chain Management, Leveraging the Power of Marketing & Sales, Decision Making & Problem Solving, and Resilient Retail Leadership are a few of these.

Retail managers, future executives, and anybody else interested in honing their leadership abilities in the retail industry will find this program exceptional. Participants will study topics including supply chain integration, advanced selling techniques, and the tactical application of digital tools under the direction of experienced faculty and industry experts. To gain practical knowledge, they will also participate in case studies and skill demonstrations. Additionally, they will acquire the resilient leadership abilities required for efficient team and task management.

The cost of this revolutionary program is Rs. 125,000 for non-members and Rs. 100,000 for SLRA members (including refreshments). Every two weeks, sessions will be held at the PIM in Colombo, requiring a modest time commitment of about eight hours.

Enrolling in RLDP now is the first step toward developing your retail profession. Contact Sashini Somapala at 077 819 5038 / 94 11 55 88892 or email academy@chamber.lk for more information. Visit www.pim.sjp.ac.lk to learn more about the program and register.

January 2025 is when the next intake starts. Don’t pass up this chance to improve your abilities and rise to the top of the retail sector. Register right now to start your journey of growth and success!