assistant store manager

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Retail business.

Tasks:

• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale.
• 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.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Inventory control software.
• Electronic mail.
• Spreadsheet.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Hardworking.
• Positive attitude.
• Quick learner.
• Time management.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime available.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Supports for visible minorities:

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