store manager – retail

Next Youth Job; Cochin; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Youth Job is seeking a Retail and Wholesale Trade Manager in Canada to plan, direct, and evaluate operations of retail/wholesale establishments. You will manage staff, study market trends, set merchandise and pricing policies, and negotiate with vendors to ensure profitability.

The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2–3 years of experience in this field, with English as the working language. This posting is valid from 09 Sep 2026 to 09 Sep 2027.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• 2 years to less than 3 years experience in retail/wholesale management.
• Retail/wholesale management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and evaluate operations of retail/wholesale establishments.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market trends to determine demand and sales potential.
• Determine merchandise and pricing policies for sale of goods and services.
• Source and negotiate with vendors to procure merchandise.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, and monitor revenues.
• Improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues.
• Address staffing requirements, including hiring, development and retention of staff.

Skills

Staff management

Marketing strategy

Budget planning

Vendor negotiation

Customer service

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

• Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Posting Date : 09 Sep 2026
• Expiry Date : 09 Sep 2027

Description

Retail and wholesale trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail or wholesale basis. They are employed by retail and wholesale sales establishments or they may own and operate their own store.

• Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments
• 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, and implement price and credit policies
• Source and negotiate with vendors when necessary to procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, and monitor revenues
• Evaluate and improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues
• Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

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