assistant manager - retail

Education

Education requirements are not specified.

Work Setting

• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store

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
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of Specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Analytical
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Proactive
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers