assistant manager - retail
Your 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.
Requirements
Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Computer and technology knowledge
- Point of sale system.
- Accounting software.
- Inventory control software.
- Computerized bookkeeping system.
- Spreadsheet.
Type of experience Retail loss prevention.
Specialization or experience Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.
Area of specialization Shipping and receiving.
Personal suitability
- Adaptability.
- Efficiency.
- Energetic.
- Hardworking.
- Positive attitude.
- Quick learner.
- Time management.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Patience.
- Ability to multitask.
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
3 years to less than 5 years.
Other
Supervision 5-10 people.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
Employment terms options Evening. Shift.
Employment terms options Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend.