assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Brampton seeks an experienced manager to oversee operations and staff in a retail environment. You will manage daily operations, evaluate performance, and develop marketing strategies. Successful candidates will have a secondary school diploma and robust management skills. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market research and trends.
• Resolve customer requests and complaints.
• Recruit and supervise staff.

Skills

Time management

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 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
• Implement price and credits policies
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask