Retail store supervisor

Canada Job Bank; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Gulab Homes in Calgary, AB, seeks a Retail store supervisor to lead staff, hire/train, and manage displays and sales. The role is permanent part-time with a path to full-time, requiring English fluency and the ability to supervise 3–4 team members.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in related industries; Hindi/Panjabi language skills are a plus. A fast-paced retail environment awaits with a smoke-free, air-conditioned setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in related industry preferred.
• Hindi and Panjabi language skills are an asset.
• Able to supervise 3–4 staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff (apprentices, design team, etc.) and coordinate daily operations.
• Hire and train staff or arrange for staff training.
• Authorize payments by cheque.
• Plan and develop exhibits and displays for venues and retail spaces.
• Establish work schedules and manage shifts.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

iOS

MS Outlook

Job description

Gulab Homes, based in Calgary, AB T3N 2B2, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Retail store supervisor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Permanent employment or part-time leading to a full-time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: Gulab Homes
Position: Retail store supervisor
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.00 hourly / 24 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part-time leading to full-time
Location: Calgary, AB T3N 2B2

• The candidate must supervise staff (apprentices, stagehands, design team, etc.).
• The candidate must hire and train or arrange for staff training.
• The candidate must authorize payments by cheque.
• The candidate must plan and develop permanent, temporary, or movable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces, and other exhibition venues.
• The candidate must establish work schedules.
• The candidate will be responsible for selling merchandise.
• The candidate must resolve issues that may arise, such as customer requests, complaints, and supply shortages.
• The candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience in a related industry.
• The ability to communicate in Hindi and Panjabi is an asset for the candidate.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate must be able to multitask.
• The work environment is smoke-free and air-conditioned.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a retail service establishment, a fashion house, and in film and video settings.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate should work in a retail business, purchasing goods from manufacturers or wholesalers, and selling these goods to consumers in small quantities.

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about iOS and MS Outlook.

Exhibit and display design experience

• The candidate must have experience in computer-interactive or multimedia, and merchandising or window displays.
• The candidate must have experience in art or fashion design, including set or stage design, sound or audio design, computerized special effects, integrated animation, high fashion (haute couture), women’s clothing, and men’s clothing.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must specialize in the area of clothing and retail store operations.

Security and safety

• The candidate must undergo a basic security clearance, a criminal record check, a driving record check (abstract), and a credit check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should receive an available parking facility where you provide parking to your employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.