general store manager

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Supermarket/grocery store

Tasks

• 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
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, w...