sales supervisor

Heppy's Pie Lady Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Halifax is seeking a permanent retail manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and improve sales. The role includes hiring and training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, along with strong organizational and multitasking skills. Benefits include free parking and supportive work environment for newcomers and refugees.

Benefits

Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience or equivalent.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check required.
• Own vehicle and transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assign sales workers to duties.
• Hire and train or arrange training of staff.
• Authorize payments and returns.
• Prepare sales reports and resolve customer issues.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Reliability

Multitasking

Team player

Education

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

Tools

iOS

MS Outlook

Job description

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Urban area
• Door-to-door sales business
• Retail business
• Wholesale establishment/store
• Willing to relocate
• Fast food

Tasks

• 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‑coordinate activities of workers
• Manage cash
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Computer and technology knowledge

• iOS
• MS Outlook

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Retail store

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on‑the‑job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers