technical sales manager

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Various locations. Floor coverings and draperies store. Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre.

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:

1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility.

Type of product:

Flooring.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Accounting software.
• Word processing software.
• Project management software.
• Electronic mail.
• Spreadsheet.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• MS Outlook.

Security and safety:

• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Willing to travel regularly.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

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

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.