sporting goods store manager

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Retail business
• Supervision
• Management

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
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• 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
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
• Plan and control budget and inventory
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Professionalism in customer service
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• MS Office
• Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives
• Coach
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements

Supervision

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Database software
• Inventory control software

Type of Experience

• Sales and marketing

Area of Work Experience

• Marketing and sales

Area of Specialization

• Business management

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Overtime required

Personal Suitability

• Analytical
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized

Experience

• 5 years or more

Other Benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)