How do they match: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

  • Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

  • Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
  • Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
  • Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.

  • Supervise sales or support personnel.
  • Train sales personnel.