Manager, Retail Sales

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 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
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Service experience

• Delivery

Area of specialization

• Electronic

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities