Retail Supervisor
About The Position
As a Retail Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of our store leadership team – responsible for your department, your team, and making sure customers have an exceptional experience every time they walk through the door. You’ll be visible on the floor, involved with your team, and trusted with the responsibility of opening and closing the store. This role is a step up from associate level – you’ll lead and develop a team, manage department performance, make recommendations to the Store Manager, and handle the day-to-day decisions that keep things running smoothly. It suits someone who is confident leading others, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and is ready to grow their career in store management.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of retail sales associate experience
- 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
- A natural people leader – you motivate, develop, and hold your team accountable with confidence and care
- Strong customer service skills and a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional experience
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail – you can think on your feet and escalate when needed
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality in all aspects of store operations
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with retail systems and reporting tools is an asset
Responsibilities
- Leading your team to build strong relationships with customers and deliver exceptional service every shift
- Managing associate performance through development, coaching, recognition, and ongoing feedback
- Monitoring daily team activities and providing guidance whenever needed
- Ensuring department staffing levels meet business needs – following up on call-ins and finding replacements as required
- Assisting with employee recruitment, orientation, promotion, retention, and termination activities
- Maintaining your assigned department to a high standard – strong merchandising, product knowledge, and a 100% in-stock position
- Making recommendations to the Store Manager on inventory, overhead organization, and cross-merchandising opportunities to drive sales
- Reviewing reports on sales, open orders, transfers, and open purchase orders
- Communicating store sales, events, and promotional activities to your team
- Completing regular store walks to identify service or security gaps and address operational needs
- Maintaining and initiating the Grand-Open Readiness Checklist
- Opening and closing the store responsibly, including the security of keys and alarm codes entrusted to you
- Investigating, resolving, and escalating customer issues as appropriate – you’re empowered to make it right
- Ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC and Asset Protection Standards – protocols are clearly communicated and consistently followed by your team
Benefits
- Extended health benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Real opportunities to grow and advance within the company
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee discount on retail products after the first three months
- Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your well-being and that of your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
