retail store supervisor

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Retail business.

Tasks:

• 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.

Product or manufacturing design:

• Home care items.
• Personal care items.
• Product packaging.
• Sporting goods and recreational items.
• Toys.

Art or fashion design experience:

• Lighting design.
• Accessories.
• Footwear.
• Head wear.
• Sports wear or active wear.
• Swimsuits.

Area of specialization:

Retail store.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.