furniture store manager

Government of Canada - Western; Delta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Delta is seeking a manager to supervise staff and oversee daily operations. The role requires a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of related experience. You will be responsible for managing duties, implementing marketing strategies, and resolving operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position requires work on-site with no remote option available, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a management role.
• Knowledge of electronic scheduling and Adobe Acrobat Reader is a plus.
• Ability to manage staff and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Analyze market trends to inform business decisions.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets and monitor expenses.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Point of sale system

Word processing software

Inventory control software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Furniture store

Responsibilities

• 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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Point of sale system
• Electronic scheduler
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Additional information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Patience
• Resourcefulness