assistant manager - retail

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Convenience store
• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store

Responsibilities

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

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player