Occupation
Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
$35,410 medianBright outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 41-2031.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- 02Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
- 03Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
- 04Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
- 05Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- 06Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- 07Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- 08Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
- 09Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- 10Estimate cost of repair or alteration of merchandise.
- 11Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
- 12Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Sales AssociateSales ClerkSales ConsultantSales PersonCar SalesmanCustomer AssistantRetail SalespersonSales RepresentativeSalesman
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Knowledge the job leans on
Sales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsAdministrativePsychologyComputers and Electronics
Skills that carry over from service
PersuasionService OrientationNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationTime ManagementInstructingJudgment and Decision Making