Manager, Retail Sales

Work setting

• Rural area
• Office supplies store
• Retail business

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
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Maturity
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available