supervisor - retail

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Work setting:

Rural area.

Tasks:

• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.).
• Assign sales workers to duties.
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.
• Authorize payments by cheque.
• Order merchandise.
• Authorize return of merchandise.
• Establish work schedules.
• Sell merchandise.
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters.
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers.
• Manage cash.
• Oversee payroll administration.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Supervise office and volunteer staff.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Area of specialization:

Retail store.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Dependability.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Other benefits.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.