Route supervisor, retail sales

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Retail business
• Wholesale establishment/store
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Assign sales workers to duties
• Exhibit designers plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces and other exhibitions
• Order merchandise
• Authorize return of merchandise
• Sell merchandise
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth