sales supervisor

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

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
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Cashiers
• Retail salespersons and sales clerks

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available