Provence en Couleur

Vancouver, BC

Provence en Couleur

Vancouver, BC

assistant manager - retail

Vancouver, BC (view on map)

Posted 16 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Business administration and management, general
• Retail management
• General sales, merchandising and related marketing operations, other

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Urban area
• Home decor
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities