assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada; Area G (Lac La Hache/108 Mile Ranch); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in British Columbia is seeking an experienced individual to oversee retail operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, planning daily operations, and developing marketing strategies. A secondary school graduation certificate is required and the position demands strong interpersonal skills and adaptability. This role is on-site only and does not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market research to determine consumer demand.
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold.
• Implement price and credits policies.
• Locate and procure merchandise for resale.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues.
• Determine staffing requirements.
• Resolve customer requests and complaints.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff.
• Oversee payroll administration.
• Supervise office and volunteer staff.

Skills

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

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Retail service establishment
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Supermarket/grocery store

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 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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 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