retail store supervisor

Government of Canada; Armour Township; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a supervisor for their retail operations in Ontario, Canada. The role involves managing a team of 3-4 staff, ensuring sales targets are met, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have secondary education and 1-2 years of supervisory experience. The job requires strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position is strictly on-site with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to manage and train staff effectively.
• Proficiency in customer service and sales.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff including apprentices and sales workers.
• Manage inventory and sales activities.
• Authorize payments and returns.
• Conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Supervising staff

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities 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
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask