assistant manager - retail

Additional Information

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Electronic products store
• Retail business
• Retail service establishment

Tasks

• 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
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 hours per week