wholesale establishment manager

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

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
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities