sales supervisor - retail

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business
• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• Elemental sales occupations
• Retail salespersons and sales clerks

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 42 hours per week