retail store supervisor

Island Home Hardware; Grand Manan Parish; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local retail chain in Grand Manan, NB is seeking a Retail Store Supervisor. The ideal candidate will manage sales staff, oversee inventory, and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, ordering merchandise, and preparing sales reports. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 months of experience. This position offers health benefits and requires on-site work only.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be bondable and pass criminal record checks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assign sales workers to duties.
• Hire and train staff.
• Order merchandise.
• Sell merchandise.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalence

Tools

Word processing software

Inventory control software

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview

retail store supervisor. Posted on September 25, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Island Home Hardware.

Location

Grand Manan, NB

On site

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

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Retail business
• Furniture store
• Electronic products store
• Hardware store

Responsibilities

• 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
• Implement price and credits policies
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Determine staffing requirements
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Electronic scheduler
• Inventory control software
• Point of sale system
• Electronic mail

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Interpersonal awareness
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Other benefits: Free parking available

Languages

English

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-25

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.