retail store supervisor

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Nova Scotia seeks a Retail Manager to oversee operations including staff training, scheduling, and inventory management. The role requires strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. Applicants need a non-university diploma and at least 1 year of retail experience. Basic security clearance and a willingness to travel are also necessary. This position is strictly on-site.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in retail.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assign sales workers to duties.
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.
• Authorize payments and returns of merchandise.
• Establish work schedules and maintain inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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

• 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
• 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

• 5-10 people
• Retail salespersons and sales clerks

Additional Information – Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask