assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Metcalfe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metcalfe, Ontario is seeking a candidate to manage daily operations, supervise staff, and develop marketing strategies. Responsibilities include evaluating operations, determining sales strategies, and ensuring consumer demand is met. Candidate must have at least 1 year of experience and a college education. This role requires on-site work with commitment to fast-paced and detail-oriented conditions.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Time management

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work arrangement

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

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

Additional information

• Bondable

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

• Time management


• Client focus


• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Flexibility


• Organized


• Team player