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fuel station manager

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Fuel station managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in a fuel station.

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Competences
42
Groups
4
Essential
37
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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sales activities

The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing of purchasing and sales invoices, payments etc. The sale of goods implies the proper presentation and positioning of the goods in the shop in terms of acessibility, promotion, light exposure.

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types of fuels

Types of fuel available on the market such as petrol, diesel, bio-fuel, etc.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
employment law

The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.

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Essential skills and competences 34 competences

Occupation specific

5 competences
adjust fuel prices in line with company procedures

Monitor fuel prices on a daily basis and adjust whenever necessary. Ensure compliance to company procedures.

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manage financial transactions of fuel station

Report fuel transactions and supplies purchases. Operate computerised cash registers. Process credit card transactions and cash purchases. Compose balance sheets. Operate cash drawers and carry out cash deposits.

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organise operations within the fuel station

Schedule and direct the daily activities in a fuel station.

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perform fuel reconciliation

Refill fuel tanks in exchange for money.

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supervise employees on operating fuel pumps

Supervise employees activities on operating the fuel pumps and ensure the safety of their operations.

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Sector-specific

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enforce fuel storage regulations

Enforce fuel storage regulations, in accordance with governmental and environmental policies and regulations.

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ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations

Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.

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ensure correct goods labelling

Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.

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maintain relationship with customers

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.

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maintain relationship with suppliers

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

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manage fuel inventory

Submit fuel orders in time. Make sure fuel is delivered before reserves are depleted.

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negotiate sales contracts

Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.

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oversee delivery of fuel

Oversee fuel deliveries to service station.

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oversee promotional sales prices

Ensure that sale prices and promotions are passed through the register as they should.

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prepare fuel station reports

Prepare and make up regular reports on the types and amounts of fuel, oil and other accessories sold in fuel stations over a period of time.

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set sales goals

Set sales goals and objectives to be reached by a sales team within a period of time such as the target amount of sales made and new customers found.

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set up pricing strategies

Apply methods used for setting product value taking into consideration market conditions, competitor actions, input costs, and others.

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supervise merchandise displays

Work closely together with visual display staff to decide how items should be displayed, in order to maximise customer interest and product sales.

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adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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ensure client orientation

Take actions which support business activities by considering client needs and satisfaction. This involves understanding what customers want, providing advices, selling products and services or processing complaints, while adopting a positive attitude.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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manage theft prevention

Apply theft and robbery prevention; monitor security surveillance equipment; enforce security procedures if needed.

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maximise sales revenues

Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.

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measure customer feedback

Evaluate customer's comments in order to find out whether customers feel satisfied or dissatisfied with the product or service.

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monitor customer service

Ensure all employees are providing excellent customer service in accordance to company policy.

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negotiate buying conditions

Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.

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obtain relevant licenses

Comply with specific legal regulations, e.g. install the necessary systems and provide the necessary documentation, in order to obtain the relevant license.

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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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perform procurement processes

Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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It may include recruiting volunteers.
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study sales levels of products

Collect and analyse sales levels of products and services in order to use this information for determining the quantities to be produced in the following batches, customer feedback, price trends, and the efficiency of sales methods.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
car cleaning procedures

The procedure and appropriate equipment necessary for proper wash and polish of different types of cars.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
fuel distribution systems

The characteristics of fuel distribution systems and components such as pipeline systems, valves, pumps, filters, and fuel monitors.

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Optional skills and competences 3 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
organise employees' work in the service station

Make up work schedules and assign tasks to staff members in a service station; guarantee a swift customer service; monitor activity planning and manage priorities.

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Sector-specific

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calculate fuel sales from pumps

Calculate daily fuel sales from fuel pumps; read and compare meter data.

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order inventories of car care supplies

Order and store car maintenance supplies such as lubricants, filters and gases.

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Cross-sector

0 competences

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