Retail Sales Manager

Work setting

• Automobile dealership

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct and control 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
• 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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Accounting software
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Life insurance