general store manager

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• 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
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet

Area of work experience

• Tourism

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Maturity
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available