Assistant Manager – Wholesale in Calgary

Work setting

• Bakery
• Supermarket/grocery store
• Wholesale establishment/store

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
• 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
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Conduct performance reviews

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving
• Trading

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available