Supervisor - Retail

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities

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
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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