Store manager – retail

Tobermory; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigs n things in Fredericton, NB is seeking a Store manager – retail to lead daily operations of a convenience retail business. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to start quickly.

Permanent, full-time employment with day shifts and a salary of $20.00 to $24.00 hourly, 35 to 44 hours per week. English fluency and college-level experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• Experience in management or retail leadership is preferred.
• Ability to manage staff, budgets and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Conduct market research to determine consumer demand and competitive impact.
• Determine products and services to sell.
• Implement pricing and credit policies.
• Locate, select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
• Determine staffing requirements.
• Resolve customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.

Skills

Staff management

Market research

Pricing policies

Purchasing merchandise

Marketing strategies

Budgeting

Staffing requirements

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email

Job description

Cigs n things situated in Fredericton, NB is seeking applications for the job position of Store manager – retail who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: Cigs n things
Position: Store manager – retail
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 to $24.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Fredericton, NB

• The candidate will be responsible for managing staff and assigning duties.
• The candidate must conduct market research and trends in order to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and the impact of competitors’ operations on sales.
• The candidate will be responsible for determining the products and services to sell.
• The candidate must implement price and credits policies.
• The candidate will be responsible for locating, selecting, and purchasing merchandise for resale.
• The candidate must develop and implement marketing strategies.
• The candidate must plan budgets and keep track of revenues and expenses.
• The candidate must determine staffing requirements.
• The candidate must resolve issues that may arise, such as customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages.
• The candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating daily operations.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must work at a convenience store.
• The candidate should work in a retail business, purchase goods from a manufacturer or a wholesaler and sell these goods to consumers in small quantities.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with Point-of-sale systems, Word processing software, Inventory control software, Computerized bookkeeping systems, Electronic mail, and Spreadsheets.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check and drug test.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.