Wholesale & Retail Trades sector

Wholesalers distribute products in bulk to retailers for re-packaging and re-selling in smaller quantities at higher prices. The retail business is based on optimizing the selling of just the right products at the right price and place with promotions to specific consumer markets.

Mentoring programs can help share knowledge across your organization, across divisions, generations and the industry at large.

1. Corporate mentoring programs
* Connecting new staff with more experienced staff to help them grow
* Engaging corporate alumni networks to support current employees
* Complement corporate university or college recruiting by matching each intern with a mentor from the company. This will enrich the intern’s experience and lead to more interns choosing full-time employment with your company after graduation.

2. Industry associations & foundations
* Connect new members with more experienced professionals in their field
* Support diversity and inclusion in this sector

3. Higher education & trade skills
* Connect graduating students with industry to get a better idea of what it is like working in specific roles and areas in the field

If you are looking to start or improve your mentoring programs MentorEase can help you automate the matching process, activities and reports.

Contact us to discuss your unique situation.

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Research insights: (from third-parties)
* Pitch Perfect Retail Mentoring
* The Benefits of Mentoring and Coaching for Retail Career Development
* Mentoring opportunity in the Scottish wholesale industry
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* Industrial Supply Association (ISA) Launches Women in Industry Mentorship Program
* Renda advances mentoring