Retail sales supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Retail salespersons (NOC 6421), Cashiers (NOC 6611), Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers (NOC 6622) and Other sales related occupations (NOC 6623).

• Supervise and co-ordinate 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.
  

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

Retail sales supervisors are employed by stores and other retail businesses, wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public, rental service establishments and businesses involved in door-to-door soliciting and telemarketing.