retail sales manager

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is 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
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available