store manager - retail

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Retail business. Animal and natural science.

Tasks:

• Direct and control daily operations .
• Evaluate daily operations .
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales.
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold.
• Implement price and credits policies.
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Determine staffing requirements.
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Supervise office and volunteer staff.

Supervision:

5-10 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Point of sale system.
• Accounting software.
• Database software.
• Inventory control software.
• Computerized bookkeeping system.
• Electronic mail.

Area of specialization:

Retail store.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Adaptability.
• Analytical.
• Collaborative.
• Creativity.
• Efficiency.
• Energetic.
• Goal-oriented.
• Hardworking.
• Integrity.
• Outgoing.
• Positive attitude.
• Proactive.
• Quick learner.
• Time management.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Maturity.
• Patience.
• Resourcefulness.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.