store manager - retail

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

Retail service establishment. Remote location. Willing to relocate. Retail business. Supermarket/grocery 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.
• Oversee payroll administration.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Supervise office and volunteer staff.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Point of sale system.
• Word processing software.
• Inventory control software.
• Computerized bookkeeping system.

Security and safety:

Basic security clearance.

Transportation/travel information:

Willing to travel regularly. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.