Alberta
On-site
CAD 70,000 - 90,000
Full time
22 days ago
Job summary
A retail and wholesale operations company based in Canada, Alberta, is seeking a skilled operations manager to oversee day-to-day activities. Key responsibilities include managing staff, financial management, sales and marketing strategies, and supplier relations. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, business acumen, and strategic planning abilities.
Qualifications
- Ability to motivate staff, plan, direct, and evaluate the work of others.
- Understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and financial principles.
- Developing effective strategies for sales, marketing, and operations.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and control the day-to-day operations of retail or wholesale businesses.
- Manage staff, assign duties, oversee hiring and firing, and provide training.
- Develop and manage budgets, authorize expenditures, and control costs.
Skills
Leadership & Management
Business Acumen
Strategic Planning
Negotiation Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication
Key Responsibilities
- Operations Management:Plan, organize, coordinate, and control the day-to-day operations of retail or wholesale businesses or their departments.
- Staffing & HR:Manage staff, assign duties, oversee hiring and firing, and provide training to maximize productivity and sales.
- Financial Management:Develop and manage budgets, authorize expenditures, and control costs to meet financial goals.
- Sales & Marketing:Develop and implement marketing strategies, run promotions, and analyze sales figures to drive revenue and market share.
- Inventory & Supply Chain:Determine which products to sell, locate and procure merchandise, manage stock levels, and oversee the storage and transport of goods.
- Market Analysis:Study market research and trends to understand consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and competitor activities.
- Supplier & Customer Relations:Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and respond to customer needs and complaints.
Essential Skills
- Leadership & Management: Ability to motivate staff, plan, direct, and evaluate the work of others.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and financial principles.
- Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing effective strategies for sales, marketing, and operations.
- Negotiation Skills: For negotiating with suppliers and managing contracts.
- Analytical Skills: Analyzing sales figures, market data, and operational performance.
- Communication: For managing staff, communicating with customers, and coordinating with suppliers.