Manager, Retail Sales

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage staff and assign duties
• 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 problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask