Retail Supervisor

Fraser-Valley-Building-Supplies-1; Nelson; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Growth opportunities

Learning & development

Employee discount after 3 months

Employee Assistance Program

Three core company values

Job summary

Fraser Valley Building Supplies is seeking an experienced Retail Supervisor to lead a store team. You’ll own your department, coach staff, and ensure customers have an exceptional experience as they walk through the door.

You’ll be visible on the floor and responsible for opening and closing the store. This role suits a confident leader who thrives in fast-paced retail environment, develops people, maintains merchandising, and supports staffing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail sales associate experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and hold the team accountable.
• Strong customer service and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to think quickly and escalate when needed.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver exceptional service each shift.
• Develop associates through coaching and feedback.
• Monitor daily team activities and provide guidance.
• Ensure staffing levels meet business needs and arrange replacements.
• Support recruitment, orientation, promotions, and retention activities.
• Maintain department merchandising and in-stock position.
• Review sales reports and coordinate store communications.
• Perform regular store walks to address gaps and operability.
• Open and close the store securely.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Organization

Attention to detail

Integrity & confidentiality

Flexibility in schedule

Retail systems proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Reporting tools

Job description

We’re a team that puts customers first, invests in our people, and takes pride in being part of the local community. We’re looking for an experienced retail leader who leads by example, genuinely cares about their team, and is ready to take ownership and help the store perform at its best.

What’s in it for You

• Extended health benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Real opportunities to grow and advance within the company
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee discount on retail products after the first three months
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your well-being and that of your family
• A team culture built on three core values: Customers First, Inspired People, and Community Connection

About the Role

As a Retail Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of our store leadership team – responsible for your department, your team, and making sure customers have an exceptional experience every time they walk through the door. You’ll be visible on the floor, involved with your team, and trusted with the responsibility of opening and closing the store.

This role is a step up from associate level – you’ll lead and develop a team, manage department performance, make recommendations to the Store Manager, and handle the day-to-day decisions that keep things running smoothly. It suits someone who is confident leading others, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and is ready to grow their career in store management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading your team to build strong relationships with customers and deliver exceptional service every shift
• Managing associate performance through development, coaching, recognition, and ongoing feedback
• Monitoring daily team activities and providing guidance whenever needed
• Ensuring department staffing levels meet business needs – following up on call-ins and finding replacements as required
• Assisting with employee recruitment, orientation, promotion, retention, and termination activities

Department & Store Operations

• Maintaining your assigned department to a high standard – strong merchandising, product knowledge, and a 100% in-stock position
• Making recommendations to the Store Manager on inventory, overhead organization, and cross-merchandising opportunities to drive sales
• Reviewing reports on sales, open orders, transfers, and open purchase orders
• Communicating store sales, events, and promotional activities to your team
• Completing regular store walks to identify service or security gaps and address operational needs
• Maintaining and initiating the Grand-Open Readiness Checklist
• Opening and closing the store responsibly, including the security of keys and alarm codes entrusted to you

Customer Experience & Compliance

• Investigating, resolving, and escalating customer issues as appropriate – you’re empowered to make it right
• ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC and Asset Protection Standards – protocols are clearly communicated and consistently followed by your team

What We’re Looking For

Here’s what will set you up for success in this role:

• Minimum 2 years of retail sales associate experience
• 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• A natural people leader – you motivate, develop, and hold your team accountable with confidence and care
• Strong customer service skills and a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail – you can think on your feet and **escalate** when needed
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality in all aspects of store operations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends
• Proficiency with retail systems and reporting tools is an asset