Assistant Manager

About Us

factorydirect.ca

Since opening our first store in 1995, factorydirect.ca has grown to become one of Canada’s largest privately owned discount retailers.

Factorydirect.ca operates stores in Ontario and a state of the art web order processing facility in the GTA. We specialize in purchasing large quantities of new, refurbished, end of line, surplus and closeout brand name consumer products and discount consumables.

We currently stock over 10,000 different products ranging from computers, electronics, cellular phones, health and beauty, toys and gaming, safety supplies, hardware, home and garden, and other seasonal, general merchandise and consumable products.

Factorydirect.ca customers save big everyday with up to 80% off regular retail prices on brand name products. Our retail stores range in size up to 14,000 square feet and all receive shipments of unbelievable deals every week.

Are you ready to try something new?

Are you overdue for something fun?

Something that is challenging and rewarding?

Something exciting with great growth opportunities?

We would love for you to join us today!

Applicants with a Commission Sales background will be in higher consideration.

Assistant Manager

Fantastic opportunity for a strong, energetic individual who is looking for a long-term permanent position.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Store Manager for our Oshawa location.

As a member of our team your responsibilities would include but not be limited to:

• Driving sales and profitability
• Assisting with recruitment, training and staff development
• Building customer loyalty
• Maintaining inventory control and cash handling standards
• Enforcing all policies and procedures
• Maintaining store merchandising standards

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Evening

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Experience: at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Department store, Video and audio equipment store, Electronic products store, Computer products store

Business Equipment and Computer Applications:

• Point of sale system
• Email- Microsoft Outlook
• Accounting software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• General office equipment
• Computerized bookkeeping systems
• Internet competency

Specific Skills:

• Plan, direct and evaluate daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Perform cash deposits
• Balance daily transactions
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Recruit and train staff
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Customer service oriented

Security and Safety: Bondable

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail

Ability to Supervise: 10 people or less, 15 people or less

Essential Skills:

• Working experience merchandising and shelf stocking;
• Ability to lift 22 kgs (50 lbs);
• Ability to push/pull up to 22kgs (50 lbs);
• Ability to walk/stand for a up to 10 hour shift;
• Reading text
• Document use
• Numeracy, Writing
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• Job task planning and organizing
• Significant use of memory
• Finding information
• Computer use
• Continuous learning

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Retail management / Superviso: 1 year (required)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Retail: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person