assistant manager - wholesale trade

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian public sector organization in Toronto seeks an experienced individual to direct daily operations, manage staff, and develop marketing strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires working in a fast-paced urban environment without remote options. Health benefits are provided.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Proficient in relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Resolve customer requests and complaints.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Word processing software

Electronic mail

Spreadsheet

Adobe Acrobat Reader

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Location

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

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Direct and control 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
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Patience
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Health benefits: Health care plan