Department supervisor - retail

- 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.