manager, retail sales

Government of Canada - Western; Powell River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Powell River seeks an experienced retail manager to oversee store operations and staff. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient daily operations, manage budgets, and address customer concerns. Candidates should possess a secondary school certificate and 2 to 3 years of experience in retail management. This role is on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to manage staff and assign duties.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints.

Skills

Time management

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Convenience store
• Retail business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Patience
• Ability to multitask