wholesale establishment manager

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Work setting:

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.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Supervision:

5-10 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Project management software.
• Spreadsheet.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• MS Outlook.

Area of specialization:

Trading.

Transportation/travel information:

• Willing to travel.
• Willing to travel cross-border.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Collaborative.
• Creativity.
• Efficiency.
• Energetic.
• Goal-oriented.
• Hardworking.
• Integrity.
• Positive attitude.
• Proactive.
• Quick learner.
• Time management.
• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Patience.
• Ability to multitask.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

• Other benefits.
• Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.