Wholesale Establishment Manager

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

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
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Goal-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Client focus
• Team player
• Ability to multitask