Unit group 5222

PSOC Unit group 5222 — Shop supervisors (2026)

Shop supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers in retail and wholesale shops such as supermarkets and department stores. Their tasks include: a) planning and preparing work schedules and assigning staff to specific duties; b) instructing staff on sales procedures, including how to handle difficult or complex cases; c) ensuring that customers receive prompt service; d) participating in and providing advice to managers on interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, promoting and dismissing staff, and resolving staff grievances; e) examining returned goods and deciding on appropriate action; f) taking inventory of goods for sale and ordering new stock; g) ensuring that goods and services are correctly priced and displayed; h) ensuring that safety procedures are enforced. Examples of the occupations classified here: Checkout supervisor, Sales coordinator, Shop supervisor, Supermarket supervisor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Shop managers - 1420, Shopkeepers - 5221, Street stall salesperson - 5211

Level Unit group
Code 5222
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Shop supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers in retail and wholesale shops such as supermarkets and department stores. Their tasks include: a) planning and preparing work schedules and assigning staff to specific duties; b) instructing staff on sales procedures, including how to handle difficult or complex cases; c) ensuring that customers receive prompt service; d) participating in and providing advice to managers on interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, promoting and dismissing staff, and resolving staff grievances; e) examining returned goods and deciding on appropriate action; f) taking inventory of goods for sale and ordering new stock; g) ensuring that goods and services are correctly priced and displayed; h) ensuring that safety procedures are enforced. Examples of the occupations classified here: Checkout supervisor, Sales coordinator, Shop supervisor, Supermarket supervisor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Shop managers - 1420, Shopkeepers - 5221, Street stall salesperson - 5211

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Shop salespersons.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Shop salespersons grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

These PSIC codes are the closest industry matches for this occupation code based on the current editorial crosswalk.

Primary industries

Primary industries

PSIC ↔ PSOC crosswalk: PSIC ↔ PSOC crosswalk. Token-overlap ranking on official titles and descriptions; weak matches omitted. Use the PSIC pages as the industry side of the lookup.

FAQ

What does PSOC 5222 cover?

Shop supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers in retail and wholesale shops such as supermarkets and department stores. Their tasks include: a) planning and preparing work schedules and assigning staff to specific duties; b) instructing staff on sales procedures, including how to handle difficult or complex cases; c) ensuring that customers receive prompt service; d) participating in and providing advice to managers on interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, promoting and dismissing staff, and resolving staff grievances; e) examining returned goods and deciding on appropriate action; f) taking inventory of goods for sale and ordering new stock; g) ensuring that goods and services are correctly priced and displayed; h) ensuring that safety procedures are enforced. Examples of the occupations classified here: Checkout supervisor, Sales coordinator, Shop supervisor, Supermarket supervisor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Shop managers - 1420, Shopkeepers - 5221, Street stall salesperson - 5211

Where is PSOC 5222 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Shop salespersons.

How do I choose PSOC 5222 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Shop salespersons grouping.