Assistant Gift Shop Manager

The AMAZING little gift shop… located in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia… offering reasonably priced unique gifts such as handcrafted island pottery and glassware, hand-made clothing, and accessories that are made of natural materials. We are looking for that talented and knowledgeable person to assist the management team to achieve the sales goals and marketing objectives.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

•   Directs gift shop operations in a manner consistent with operational mission, values and strategies

•   Assists in drafting and reviewing gift shop policies and procedures

•   Helps to prepare draft business plan with annual and long term goals and objectives

•   Reviews the draft business plan with the management team and contribute to implementation 

•   Consults regularly with the management team, regarding troubleshooting and problem solving.

•   Maintains accurate daily cash accounting records and uses proven methods for efficient operations

•   Assists with preparing daily, monthly and annual financial reports

•   Helps to maintain accurate and current vendor files, merchandise records and invoice payments

•   Supervises the counting and reporting of cash, debit and credit card revenues, and bank deposits

•   Assists with preparing and overseeing an annual budget

•   Researches and makes recommendations on quality merchandise that best meets market demands

•   Establishes and maintains positive rapport with local artists and craftspeople

•   Maintains accurate inventory records and price controls

·      Prepares detailed product information for marketing and promotion of products

•   Maintain adequate inventory levels for sales volume

•   Assist in the planning, and organizing of special events and promotions

•   Computers and POS equipment, communications & marketing skills, social media savvy

·      Produces accurate and comprehensive financial reports; sales history, profits,

·      inventory at cost and retail values, quantities on hand, quantities on order,

·      Profit margins for each item, vendor and category. 

•   Coordinates general maintenance of Gift Shop

•   Assists management team in planning merchandise displays and shop appearance

$15.00 per hour plus $2000.00 ‘end of season’ BONUS

This is a 6-month employment opportunity (5 days a week – Apr 1^st to Sep 30^th, 2018).  

Quarterly evaluation with wage reviews will be based on merit, the performance of the gift shop and increased profits. Depending on outcomes, this position could transition into year round employment.

The Assistant Gift Shop Manager reports to the Management Team.