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assistant manager - retail Verified
Posted on May 09, 2024 by Employer details The Travel Bug and The Bee's Knees
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. Book store. Gift shop. Toy store. Hobby/crafts/novelty store. Department store. Retail business. 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. Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale. Develop and implement marketing strategies. Determine staffing requirements. Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages. Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers. Assist in display of merchandise. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations. Supervision: 5-10 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Point of sale system. Electronic scheduler. Word processing software. Database software. Inventory control software. Electronic mail. Spreadsheet. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Social Media. Exhibit and display design experience: Merchandising or window. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Area of specialization: Retail store. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: 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 currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Financial benefits: Bonus. Commission.- Location197 Water St.St. John's, NLA1C 1B4
- Salary$17.00 to $19.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2912888
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Urban area
- Book store
- Gift shop
- Toy store
- Hobby/crafts/novelty store
- Department store
- Retail business
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
- Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
- Develop and implement marketing strategies
- Determine staffing requirements
- Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- Assist in display of merchandise
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Point of sale system
- Electronic scheduler
- Word processing software
- Database software
- Inventory control software
- Electronic mail
- Spreadsheet
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Social Media
Exhibit and display design experience
- Merchandising or window
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Area of specialization
- Retail store
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-05-23
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