assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada; Area E (Cherryville/East Creighton); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking an individual to manage daily operations at their retail service establishment in British Columbia. The role involves supervising staff, evaluating operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and previous experience in a similar setting. Adaptability and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Relocation is possible but not covered.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage staff and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate and plan daily operations.
• Manage and supervise staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On Site

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

Work Setting

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

Responsibilities

• 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 strategiesPlan 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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal Suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask