assistant manager - retail

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Retail business. 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. Develop and implement marketing strategies. Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses. Determine staffing requirements. Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages. Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Organized. Accurate. Reliability. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend.