Operations Manager - Home and Building

J. Astaphan & Company Limited is seeking to recruit a responsible, team-oriented, personable and highly confidential individual to support to the Executive Director to oversee and be accountable for the operations of the Home and Building location.

Operations Manager - Home & Building Centre

J. Astaphan & Company Limited is seeking to recruit a responsible, team-oriented, personable and highly confidential individual to support to the Executive Director to oversee and be accountable for the operations of the Home and Building location, ensuring maximum sales and profitability through customer service, merchandising, inventory, expense control, staff management and managing operating cost and shrink.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Efficiently manage the operations of the location with the aim to increase and improve sales
• Accomplish strategic objectives through the establishment of plans, budgets, and efficient allocation of resources
• Direct sales forecasting activities and establish performance objectives
• Liaise with the marketing department to improve Brand awareness and sales
• Manage inventory for the location utilizing data from system reports and physical counts
• Meet and co-ordinate with department supervisors to meet Company goals for the location
• Work alongside the Director to implement and manage competitive pricing of products
• Monitor market changes, competitor prices and products to position brands
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates supervisory staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration or a related field
• Six to eight years’ experience in Hardware/Building Sector
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services
• Advanced Diploma - Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply would be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of sales, inventory, and customer management preferably in a retail environment
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of common retail and financial metrics
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communications skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must exhibit sound decision-making qualities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and to lead, guide and mentor employees
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and must work well under pressure
• Proficient in software applications including and MS Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness/ability to travel, work overtime and weekends.

Disclaimer
The preceding job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Interested parties should apply in writing to:

Human Resources Assistant

J. Astaphan & Company Limited

65 King George V Street,

Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.