Store Manager –  (NOC 60020)

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Retail and wholesale trade managers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

• Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments
• 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, and implement price and credit policies
• Source and negotiate with vendors when necessary to procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, and monitor revenues
• Evaluate and improve customer service and respond to customer requests and issues
• Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff

Physical demands

• Sitting

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Retail and wholesale trade managers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

• Self-employed owners/operators
• Retail sales establishments
• Wholesale establishments

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A university degree or college diploma in business administration or other field related to the product or service being sold may be required.
• Several years of related retail or wholesale sales experience at increasing levels of responsibility are usually required.

Wages

$21/hr

Position

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