Wholesale establishment manager

Work setting

• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available