store manager - retail

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 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.

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Rural area
• Convenience store

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
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available