Retail Store Supervisor

Work setting:

• Retail service establishment
• Rural area
• Gas bar

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
• Manage cash

Supervision:

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization:

Area of specialization:

• Retail store

Additional information:

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Ability to multitask