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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Work with other businesses to maximise their success.
  2. Develop management systems that support business relationships.
  3. Provide forecast information to other businesses.
  4. Improve business and customer outcomes.
  5. Expand business relationships.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and interpersonal skills to

communicate information and advice to customers

consult and build relationships with business customers

make presentations

literacy and numeracy skills to

analyse evaluate forecast and model

assist customer businesses to prepare enhanced comparative brand market and sales positions

develop reports

document plans and decisions

read and interpret information

undertake financial and budget planning

initiative and enterprise skills to apply quality processes

planning skills to

analyse competitors

develop business systems and processes

evaluate processes

research external environment

time management skills to devise actions in response to significant changes

Required knowledge

business policy and procedures affecting job role or function

competitor activity

configuration of management systems

elements that make a successful business partnership or relationship

features and advantages of a secure business relationship

information sources on product and supply arrangements for customers

internal and external management systems

internal and external operating environment

work health and safety WHS aspects of job

planning techniques

procedures for the use and maintenance of standard business technology

quality concepts and practices

relevant legislation relating to developing businesstobusiness relationships

techniques for communicating with internal and external groups and teams

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

products documentary evidence of consultative and liaison processes with business partners

develops sustainable and beneficial business relationships

integrates business relationships with business and strategic goals and targets

integrates business plans and targets between business partners

develops systems to manage and monitor business relationships

uses feedback and communication systems to source business and customer satisfaction with business partnerships or relationships

anticipates and responds to changes affecting business relationships

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a retail work environment

relevant documentation such as

business policy and procedures

information on the internal and external operating environment

a range of business customers with different requirements

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of performance in the workplace

thirdparty reports from a supervisor

customer feedback

review of portfolios of evidence

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individuals’ accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Development of strategies may include:

approval processes

budget allocation

consultation with key stakeholders

drawing up of contractual arrangements

procurement processes.

Benefits of business relationship for customer may include:

access to associated promotions

access to promotional tie-ins or co-location

competitive pricing

increase in volume of sales

increase in associated sales

increased market share

presentation or merchandising of the product

quality of goods and service.

Merchandise plansmay include provision of:

display point props

interior and exterior signage

invitations and brochures

merchandising manual

news and magazine advertisements

point-of-sale units

posters and banners.

Brand may encompass:

company brands

intellectual property

product brands

registered brands

registered trademarks

supplier brands.

Benefitssold to a business partner may include:

associated promotions

associated sales

market share

presentation or merchandising of the product

price

promotional tie-ins or co-location

quality

volume of sales.

Systems may include:

data sharing and exchange

distribution agreements

information systems

personnel training

strategic relationships

supply chain efficiency

value-add activities.

Needs may include:

functions

philosophies

practices

products

strategies

values and approach.

Business plans may include:

business

contingency

disposal

environmental

human resources

marketing

public relations

purchasing and procurement

risk management

sales

strategic.

Opportunities to build business partnerships may include:

attending workshops

becoming a member of a network

participating in forums

participating in industry training.

Company policy regarding:

client relationship management

information and communications management

quality assurance and compliance procedures

sale of products and services.

Legislative requirements may include:

environmental protection legislation

WHS requirements

pricing procedures, including GST requirements

privacy laws

sale of second-hand goods

Australian consumer law

transport, storage and handling of goods.

Business may include:

consumers

distributors

suppliers.

Business relationships and management systemsmay be influenced by:

continuous improvement

cost and price analysis

due diligence requirements

infrastructural and capital outlay requirements

intellectual property and technology rights

market position

organisational systems integration and compatibility

planning cycles and timing

risk sharing

supply chain management

terms and conditions agreed

value for money

value management.

Information on forecasts and competitor activities may be collected by research using:

database or internet searches

market modelling

mystery shopping

telephone

verbal meetings.