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62010.00 – Retail sales supervisors

Retail sales supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (64100), Cashiers (65100), Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (65102) and Other sales related occupations (65109).

Overview

Example job titles

  • Department store supervisor
  • Head cashier
  • Liquor store supervisor
  • Produce department supervisor
  • Rental service supervisor
  • Retail sales route supervisor
  • Telemarketing supervisor

Core competencies

  • Negotiating to handle customer complaints or requests for refunds, and find balanced solutions that keep customers satisfied while protecting the store’s interests
  • Instructing to instruct new hires on store policies, procedures, product knowledge and customer service techniques to ensure they perform their duties correctly
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to clearly assign tasks or give directions to employees to avoid confusion or mistakes
  • Problem Identification to promptly recognize product shortages, pricing errors or equipment malfunctions to avoid disruptions and sustain productivity
  • Stress Tolerance and Leadership to motivate employees, foster a positive work environment and create a welcoming environment for customers
  • Knowledge in Sale and Marketing to understand sales techniques, promotional strategies and customer behaviour to guide teams to meet sales targets and optimize product placements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise and coordinate sales staff and cashiers
  • Assign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules
  • Authorize payments and the return of merchandise
  • Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
  • Maintain specified inventory and order merchandise
  • Prepare reports regarding sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
  • Hire and train or arrange for the training of new sales staff and monitor and report on performance
  • Ensure the visual standards and image of the store are maintained, such as store displays, signage and cleanliness
  • May perform the same duties as workers supervised
  • May perform key holding and managerial duties if required, such as opening and closing the store, managing escalated complaints, developing and implementing marketing strategies, and signing for deliveries.

Additional information

  • Progression to management positions in retail trade is possible with additional training or experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

62 – Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

620 – Retail sales and service supervisors

Minor group

6201 – Retail sales supervisors

Unit group

62010 – Retail sales supervisors

Occupational profile

62010.00 – Retail sales supervisors

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