Supervisor - Retail

Work setting

• Rural area
• Retail business
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Cashiers
• Retail salespersons and sales clerks
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone
• Fax machine

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus