retail store supervisor

• or equivalent experience

Additional Skills

• Order merchandise
• Establish work schedules
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff

Work Setting

• Retail business

Workers Supervised

• Retail salespersons and sales clerks
• Grocery clerks and shelf stockers
• Cashiers

Specific Skills

• Sell merchandise
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
• Authorize payments by cheque
• Authorize return of merchandise
• Assign sales workers to duties
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Ability to Supervise

• 5-10 people

Work Location Information

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Personal Suitability

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