furniture store manager

Government of Canada - Central; Saint-Donat; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a Operations Manager to oversee daily operations at a furniture store. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and be bilingual. This role involves managing staff, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring satisfactory customer interaction. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience required.
• Bilingual proficiency in languages required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations and resolve issues.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff.
• Develop marketing strategies and monitor budgets.

Skills

Creativity

Hardworking

Positive attitude

Time management

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Resourcefulness

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Point of sale system

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Furniture store

Responsibilities 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
• 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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Spreadsheet

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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

• Creativity
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask