retail sales manager

Government of Canada - Central; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a candidate to manage staff and oversee daily operations. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, determining product offerings, and implementing marketing strategies. Applicants must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires work to be completed onsite, with an emphasis on team collaboration and time management. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate integrity and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand.
• 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.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Skills

Collaborative

Creativity

Efficiency

Energetic

Goal-oriented

Hardworking

Integrity

Outgoing

Positive attitude

Proactive

Quick learner

Time management

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information: 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

• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player