assistant manager - retail
Posted on May 13, 2026 by Employer details Zesty Market
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Convenience store. Retail business. Supermarket/grocery store. 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. Oversee payroll administration. Conduct performance reviews. Supervise office and volunteer staff. Supervision: 5-10 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Point of sale system. Inventory control software. Electronic mail. Spreadsheet. MS Outlook. Area of specialization: Shipping and receiving. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Energetic. Hardworking. Integrity. Outgoing. Positive attitude. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.- Location Ottawa, ONK2C 1P1
- Work location On site
- Salary$36.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3574362
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Convenience store
- Retail business
- Supermarket/grocery 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
- Oversee payroll administration
- Conduct performance reviews
- Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Point of sale system
- Inventory control software
- Electronic mail
- Spreadsheet
- MS Outlook
Area of specialization
- Shipping and receiving
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Integrity
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-03
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