managing supervisor - retail

Work setting

• Urban area
• Convenience store
• Retail business
• Supermarket / grocery store

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Inventory control software
• Electronic mail

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?