assistant manager - retail

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Retail service establishment. Electronic products store.

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.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
• 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.

Supervision:

5-10 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Point of sale system.
• Inventory control software.
• Electronic mail.

Area of specialization:

Electronic.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Goal-oriented.
• Positive attitude.
• Quick learner.
• Time management.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.