assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada - Western; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a dedicated individual for a supervisory role in a retail service environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing daily operations, implementing marketing strategies, and managing staff in a fast-paced setting. Applicants should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and be adaptable in handling various tasks while maintaining client focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations of the retail establishment.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Client focus

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview 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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• 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
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Ability to multitask