assistant department manager - retail

Education

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Hardware store
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre
• Building construction materials

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• 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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Project management software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)