assistant manager - retail

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Retail business

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
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Proactive
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Patience
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Weekend

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.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees