assistant manager - retail

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Convenience store
• Gas bar
• Retail business

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate 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
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required