Assistant manager - retail

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Time management
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week