general store manager

LAKESIDE ECO-SPORTS; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local outdoor recreation company is seeking a manager to oversee daily operations in Kelowna. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, strong skills in communication, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include planning budgets, implementing marketing strategies, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This position requires on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Experience in tourism is required.
• Ability to handle significant physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations of the business.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Efficiency

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Point of sale system

Inventory control software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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
• 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
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
  
  

Area of work experience

• Tourism
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Maturity
• Ability to multitask