Supervisor/sales associate vs retail supervisor

Differences between supervisor/sales associate and retail supervisor duties and responsibilities

Supervisor/sales associate example responsibilities.

• Partner in managing operations of multiple retail outlets, including hiring, performance management, scheduling, and merchandising management.
• Demonstrate knowledge and execution of all register (POS) functions; handle all cash controls and transactions accurately.
• Utilize proactive persuasive/retention skills to turn requests for disconnection or downgrade into sales and save opportunities by identifying customer needs.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and supervisory skills by providing coaching and feedback to maximize individual and store performance.

Retail supervisor example responsibilities.

• Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
• Prepare food and ensure cleanliness of work area as well as served as a retail sales associate in the gift shop.
• Prepare receipts for food using cash registers, computers, calculators, POS systems and other acceptable payment methods.
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness, and delegate restaurant duties as necessary.
• Monitor and submit weekly payroll and expense reports with modifications when need.
• Perform management operations flawlessly and economically schedule employees, while maintaining weekly payroll.
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