flower store manager

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Business administration and management, general
• Hospitality administration / management, other

Asset languages

• Tamil

Work site environment

• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Retail business
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre
• Sales
• Florist shop

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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Professionalism in customer service
• Liaise with Canada Customs
• Design bouquets and select natural and artificial flowers and decorative accessories to create arrangements or other floral items

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Type of product

• Flowers and plants

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Technical experience

• Import and export products

Area of work experience

• Operations
• Invoices
• Sales and marketing promotions
• Manager

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Positive attitude
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers