store manager - retail

Education

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Liquor and wine store
• Gas bar
• Supermarket / grocery store
• Fast food

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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example : relocation, housing, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities