retail salesperson

Work Setting

• Specialty shop
• Sporting goods store

Type of Product

• Men’s clothing
• Footwear
• Sports equipment and clothing
• Women’s clothing

Specific Skills

• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Assist in display of merchandise

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Organized
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude

Financial benefits

• Commission