assistant store manager

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Convenience store
• Gas bar
• Retail business
• Supermarket / grocery store
• Oil and gas industry

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
• 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

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of work experience

• Restaurant
• Tourism
• Food services

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

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?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available