store manager - retail

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Rural area
• Liquor and wine store

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• 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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Secret clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available