Store manager - retail

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

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
• 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 to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Wellness program