assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada - Western; Metcalfe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ontario is seeking an individual to direct and control daily operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, evaluating operations, developing marketing strategies, and resolving customer issues. A College/CEGEP education is necessary, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position requires working on-site with no remote options available.

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 including customer requests and complaints
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff

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