Work setting

• Retail business
• Retail service establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign sales workers to duties
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
• Order merchandise
• Authorize return of merchandise
• Sell merchandise
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Supervise staff (apprentices, stages hands, design team, etc.)
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Determine staffing requirements
• Oversee payroll administration
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Fashion designers design and create clothing and accessories for men, women and children
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• Electronic scheduler
• Database software
• Project management software
• Accounting software
• Electronic mail
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Retail store

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities