Retail Salespersons

Code: 41-2031.00

Description : Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

JobTitles : Sales Associate, Sales Consultant, Sales Clerk, Sales Person, Customer Assistant, Clerk, Sales Representative, Design Consultant, Salesman, Bridal Consultant

Tasks:
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  • Maintain records related to sales.
  • Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
  • Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.