general store manager

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Retail business

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
• 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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Balance and deposit cash
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission