Retail sales manager

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Floor coverings and draperies store
• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties

Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales

• Implement price and credits policies
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Supervision
• 5-10 people
• Experience and specialization
• Computer and technology knowledge
• Point of sale system
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask