sales supervisor - retail

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Retail business

Tasks

• 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

Security and Safety

• Bondable

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees