wholesale establishment manager

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Various locations.
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre.

Tasks:

• 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.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.