store manager - retail

Government of Canada - Western; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Red Deer, Alberta, seeks an experienced professional to oversee daily operations at a convenience store and gas bar. Responsibilities include managing staff, budgeting, and procurement. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least one year of relevant work experience. The role requires adaptability, integrity, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Study market research and trends.
• Locate, select and procure merchandise.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues.
• Determine staffing requirements.
• Resolve customer requests and complaints.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Integrity

Positive attitude

Time management

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Team player

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Point of sale system

Accounting software

Database software

Project management software

Inventory control software

Computerized bookkeeping system

Electronic mail

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

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.

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Work setting

• Convenience store
• Gas bar

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Database software
• Project management software
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Patience