assistant manager - retail

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Victoria seeks an individual to manage staff and oversee merchandise procurement. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, developing marketing strategies, and handling customer issues. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 months of experience and possess a college diploma or equivalent. The position is on-site only, with no remote work option available.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand.
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold.
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
• Resolve issues such as customer requests and complaints.

Skills

Hardworking

Team player

Education

College diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information Personal suitability

• Hardworking
• Team player