store manager - retail

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Retail business

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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required