Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Store Supervisor.

Job Title – Store Supervisor

Description

A Store Supervisor manages retail staff, including cashiers and people working on the floor. Meet financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions and ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met. 

Typical Job Activities

Hires, trains, develops and succeeds high performing and result driven team members
Understands and manages product knowledge and be responsible for Store Team Members
Assures functionality of domestic and international training programs
Assesses customer profiles, buying trends and competitive information to drive business
Supervises loss prevention education, training and awareness programs
Assumes responsibility for loss prevention compliance within store
Exceeds inventory and Shrink goals and maintain bi-annual Physical Inventory
Implements and processes incoming and outgoing merchandise
Communicates merchandise opportunities to store manager
Manages strong communication with brand advocate
Engages in new store openings and closings
Comply with operational core competencies and key accountabilities
Works non-traditional hours on weekends and holidays
Delivers extraordinary service to customers

Does this sound like a career for you? Browse jobs in the retail industry here.

Related Occupations

Store manager
Shop assistant
Sales consultant
Warehouse Bulk Supervisor
Food and  beverages manager
Hotel manager

Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Business Economics

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

be self-disciplined
have initiative and leadership qualities
motivate and direct a team of workers
have good communication skills
be able to cope with crises effectively
have a well-groomed appearance (because of the regular contact with the public)
be able to cope with the pressure of peak times
be able to deal effectively with rude or unhappy customers and uncooperative kitchen staff

Udemy has over 24 000 interesting and inexpensive courses available to start right now.

Employment Opportunities 

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

Low

International Employment Opportunities

Low

Possible Employers

Hotels
Restaurants
Canteens
Executive dining rooms
Hospitals
Airports
Mining houses
Government
Catering companies
Large canteen services
All retail companies, big or small

Browse companies hiring now.

Relevant Contact Details

Supervisory Management Training
http://bit.ly/2BL3JIK 

Career Progress and Path

Experience in specific field
Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management position in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can apply my special skills
I can communicate and interact with people
I can work with people
I can be of service to people
The job is ideal for becoming a general manager