retail sales manager

Education

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

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Panjabi; Punjabi
• Chinese

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Computer products store
• Hardware store
• Sales
• Management

Tasks

• 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
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Market business services
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Develop promotional materials
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Check products for quality control
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
• Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit

Supervision

• Working groups
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Tablet computer
• Aloha Point of Sale (POS)

Area of work experience

• Marketing and sales
• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving
• Market research
• Strategy

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Sales experience

• Consulting services

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available