assistant manager - retail

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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a candidate to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and develop marketing strategies. The role requires a minimum of a College/CEGEP education and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position is located on-site in Metcalfe, Ontario, where the employee will be engaged in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must be bondable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Implement price and credits policies.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.

Skills

Time management

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organization

Flexibility

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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.

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