general store manager

Comfort Home Properties; Campden; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local retail company in Campden, Ontario, is seeking a General Store Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a retail or food service environment, possess strong leadership qualities, and be goal-oriented. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a rural area.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a retail business or food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Evaluate daily operations to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Analytical

Creativity

Goal-oriented

Hardworking

Integrity

Outgoing

Proactive

Time management

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Tools

Point of sale system

Accounting software

Inventory control software

Job description

• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Rural area
• Liquor and wine store
• Convenience store
• Gift shop
• Coffee shop
• Second hand store
• Retail business
• Bed and breakfast

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
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Plan and co-ordinate activities of housekeeping supervisors and crews
• Oversee the operation of company
• Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
• Establish or implement policies and procedures for staff
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for daily operations
• Arrange for and oversee maintenance activities
• Food preparation

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Restaurant
• Tourism

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving
• Trading
• Property management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Analytical
• Creativity
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Proactive
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Ability to multitask
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

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