retail store supervisor

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting: Retail business

Tasks

1. Assign sales workers to duties
2. Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
3. Order merchandise
4. Authorize return of merchandise
5. Establish work schedules
6. Sell merchandise
7. Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
8. Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
9. Organize and maintain inventory
10. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Supervision

Supervising 5-10 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

1. Fast-paced environment
2. Work under pressure
3. Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

1. Accurate
2. Client focus
3. Efficient interpersonal skills
4. Flexibility
5. Organized
6. Reliability
7. Team player

Work Term: Permanent

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week