retail store supervisor

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking. Air conditioned.

Work setting:

Retail service establishment. Rural area. Retail business.

Tasks:

• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.).
• Assign sales workers to duties.
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.
• 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.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Area of specialization:

Retail store.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract).

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

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:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Weekend.