retail district manager

Education

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

Work setting

• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Arrange training for staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales
• Organize regional and divisional sales operations
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• Provide customer service
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Area of work experience

• Marketing
• Product development

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Management
• Sales
• Project management
• Strategy

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits