store manager - retail

Two Bay Enterprizes Limited; Moosonee; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail service establishment in Moosonee is looking for a manager to oversee daily operations. Responsibilities include directing staff, managing merchandise procurement, and evaluating market trends. Applicants should have a relevant diploma and experience managing operations within a retail environment. This role demands a positive attitude, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Education must include a certificate or diploma from a 1-2 year program.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Evaluate daily operations.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical

Collaborative

Creativity

Efficiency

Energetic

Goal-oriented

Hardworking

Integrity

Outgoing

Positive attitude

Proactive

Quick learner

Time management

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Maturity

Patience

Resourcefulness

Ability to multitask

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Accounting software

Database software

Project management software

Inventory control software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• 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
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Prepare budgets and payrolls

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Working groups
• Committees
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Grocery clerks and shelf stockers

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Electronic scheduler
• Accounting software
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Project management software
• Inventory control software
• Business diagram software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Credit check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

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

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Education

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• First nations settlements

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Appliance store
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Video and audio equipment store
• Electronic products store
• Motor vehicle repair shop
• Newspaper / magazine shop
• Computer products store
• Convenience store
• Furniture store
• Gift shop
• Hardware store
• Office supplies store
• Paint store
• Shoe store
• Sporting goods store
• Toy store
• Family clothing store
• Coffee shop
• Business services
• Gas bar
• Department store
• Home decor
• Retail business
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre
• Supermarket / grocery store
• Fast food
• Supervision
• Automotive service station