Assistant manager – retail

KJ’S Best Cannabis based in Unit #212 – 32530 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A7 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant manager – retail who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. We are Terrace’s first recreational Cannabis store, open since June 19, 2019. We are honoured to be the first legal dispensary in Terrace and Mission, British Columbia.

We intend to offer a wide range of cannabis products to our customers. We carry all Non-Medical Cannabis formats available through the BC Liquor and Cannabis Distribution Branch. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The selected candidate will be required to work during flexible hours. The position of Assistant manager – retail has been approved by the LMIA.

Employer Name: KJ’S Best Cannabis
Position: Assistant manager – retail
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $33.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Unit #212 – 32530 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A7

Job Description

The candidate must create and implement marketing strategies.
The candidate will be expected to choose the products and services to sell.
The candidate will be expected to manage staff and assign responsibilities.
The candidate will be expected to find, select, and purchase merchandise for resale.
The candidate would be responsible in resolving problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
The candidate will be expected to put in place pricing and credit policies.
The candidate will be expected to determine staffing needs.
The candidate must conduct market research and trends in order to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and the impact of competitors’ operations on sales.
The candidate will be expected to plan budgets and keep track of revenues and expenses.
The candidate will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff and/or volunteers.
The candidate will be required to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations.
During the product’s warranty period, the candidate would be responsible for returning the product to receive a refund, replacement, or repair.
The candidate would be in charge of developing employee work schedules.
The candidate will be expected to provide excellent service in order to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
The candidate will be expected to motivate the sales team to meet sales targets by training and mentoring employees.
The candidate must develop business strategies to attract new customers, increase store traffic, and increase profitability.
The candidate would be in charge of establishing work schedules for employees and keep track of their performance.
The candidate will be responsible for professionally responding to customer complaints and concerns.
The candidate will be in charge of ensuring that the store complies with health and safety regulations.
The candidate will be in charge of creating detailed reports on purchasing trends, customer needs, and profits.
The candidate will be in charge of store administration tasks such as monitoring store budgets and maintaining financial records.
The candidate will be in charge of keeping track of inventory levels and placing orders for fresh items.
The candidate will be responsible in evaluating the supply and availability of stocks, and profit-margins.
The candidate would be responsible for implementing measures to avoid stock damages, theft, and wastage.
The candidate should ensure the visual standards and image of the store are maintained, such as store displays, signage and cleanliness.
The candidate will be required to understand and manage product knowledge and be responsible for Store Team Members.
To drive business, the candidate should be responsible for assessing customer profiles, purchasing trends, and competitive information.
The candidate must ensure that hours of operation are in compliance with local laws
The candidate will be expected to ensure that promotions are accurate and in accordance with the company’s standards.
The candidate will be required to analyze financial statements in order to enhance profit making opportunities
The candidate will be required to meet financial goals by analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions in preparing an annual budget; formulating pricing policies and scheduling expenditures
The candidate will be in charge of ensuring that the store environment is safe and clean for both employees and customers.
The candidate will be in charge of providing training to strengthen the staff’s knowledge base and utilising cross-training approaches to keep productivity up when employees are absent.
The candidate must be capable of supervising salespeople, cashiers, shelf stockers, and other employees.
The candidate will be in charge of coming up with new ways to grow market share.
The candidate will be expected to coach, counsel, and discipline employees in order to maximise staff performance.
The candidate must identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers in order to understand service requirements.
The candidate will be expected to develop pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities, determining additional sales promotion needed, and authorising clearance sales.
The candidate will be expected to secure merchandise by putting in place security systems and measures.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language
The candidate should have minimum qualification of College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
The ideal candidate should have a minimum 7 months to 1 year of working experience in similar industry
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The ideal candidate will be client-focused.
The candidate should be Customer-oriented and friendly.
The candidate must have excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should be accurate.
The candidate will be required to supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate must have beginning to advanced level financial abilities to interpret and analyse the numerous financial papers under their care, such as budget sheets.
The candidate should be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
The candidate should have the ability to supervise staff in various areas of responsibility.
The ideal candidate will be a quick learner who can maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges.
The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude
The candidate must have strong analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
The candidate should be hardworking.
The candidate should be goal oriented.
The candidate should be outgoing.
The candidate should be proactive.
The candidate must be creative.
The candidate must maintain honesty and integrity
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should have thorough knowledge in Word processing software, Database software, Inventory control software, Point of sale system and Computerized bookkeeping system
The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel, Office and Outlook.
The candidate having hands on experience in Spreadsheet, Electronic scheduler and Electronic Mail is an added advantage
The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate
The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.

How to Apply

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