Retail Salespersons
Tasks Include:
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.
- Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
- Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
- Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: -0.4%
National: +0.1%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$33,680.00
State
$31,440.00
Regional
Retail Salespersons
Description
Career Cluster: | Marketing Sales & Service
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Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
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Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 63.45%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 19.32%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 9.79%
- Bachelor's Degree = 4.01%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 2.02%
- Some College Courses = 1.42%
Related Work Experience
- None = 39.75%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 32.02%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 9.79%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.29%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.87%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.97%
- Up to and including 1 month = 0.65%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 0.65%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 44.22%
- Up to and including 1 month = 33.44%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.35%
- None = 4.61%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.07%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.31%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 32.29%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.75%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 21.59%
- None or short demonstration = 15.81%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 2.61%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.96%
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Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.
- Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
- Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
- Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
- Maintain records related to sales.
- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
- Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.
- Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
- Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.
- Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
- Estimate cost of repair or alteration of merchandise.
- Estimate quantity and cost of merchandise required, such as paint or floor covering.
- Rent merchandise to customers.
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Retail Salespersons
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Bar code reader equipment (Barcode scanners)
- Calculators or accessories (Calculators)
- Cash registers
- Domestic clothing irons (Clothing irons)
- Garment steamer (Clothing steamers)
- Cash registers (Computerized cash registers)
- Magnetic card readers (Credit card readers)
- Desktop computers
- Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment (Electronic funds transfer EFT terminals)
- Fluid regulators (Gas consoles)
- Hammers
- Ladders
- Ticket dispensing machines (Lottery machines)
- Magnetic card readers
- Personal computers
- Point of sale POS terminal (Point of sale POS computer terminals)
- Label dispensers (Price guns)
- Screwdrivers
- Domestic sewing machines (Sewing machines)
- Tape measures
- Point of sale credit or debit verification kits (Telecheck processing terminals)
Technologies Include:
- Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Gift registry software
- Development environment software
- Eclipse software
- Human resources software
- Exact Software
- Internet browser software
- Internet browser software
- Point of sale POS software
- American Precision Instruments Regit
- ASI Complete software
- Attitude POS itive AccuPOS Retail
- Bibase 4POS Retail
- Borderland software
- CAP Automation SellWise
- ComCash software
- CompuTant CounterPoint
- CyberMatrix software
- DacEASY software
- Datasym SYMFINITE
- EZ software
- ICVERIFY software
- Infocorp Computer Solutions $mart System
- Infocorp Softwear/POS
- LOB RetailPoint
- Logisoft Positive Pos System
- ManageMore Cellular Manager
- Master Merchant Systems Music Store
- MicroBiz software
- Millennium Software Atrex
- Plexis Software Plexis POS
- Point of sale POS bookstore software
- Point of sale POS parts and services software
- Point of sale POS software
- RiscStation POSSum
- SBS Keystroke
- Semicron Systems software
- Sixth Sense software
- Softpedia ShopInvo
- SureSELL software
- System 3 POS software
- The General Store software
- The Retail Solution software
- TokenWorks Magnetic Card Reader
- True North Computer Retail Plus
- VeriFone PC Charge Pro
- Vigilant software
- Visual Retail Plus software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
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Additional Resources
Information on careers in retail sales may be obtained from the personnel offices of local stores or from State merchants' associations.
General information about retailing is available from:
National Retail Federation
325 7th St. NW.
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20004
http://www.nrf.com
Information about retail sales employment opportunities is available from:
Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union
30 East 29th St.
4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Information about training for a career in automobile sales is available from:
National Automobile Dealers Association
Public Relations Department
8400 Westpark Dr.
McLean, VA 22102-3591
http://www.nada.org
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)
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Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
88.00 | Sales and Marketing | Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
83.50 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
66.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
51.00 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
50.75 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
50.25 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
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Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
68.75 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
68.75 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
68.75 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
62.50 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
62.50 | Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
53.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
50.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
50.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
50.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
50.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
72.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
65.50 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
65.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
53.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
50.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
50.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
50.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
50.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
92.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
85.00 | Selling or Influencing Others | Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
77.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
75.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
72.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
66.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
65.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
63.75 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
61.50 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
61.25 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
61.00 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
59.25 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
58.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
53.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
52.50 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
52.00 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
51.25 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
50.25 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
49.75 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
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Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
84.00 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
78.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
78.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
76.25 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
75.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
73.75 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
72.75 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
71.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
70.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
70.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
66.00 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
65.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
64.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
59.75 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
54.00 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
51.75 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
66.67 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
50.00 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
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Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
97.80 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
97.60 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
92.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
92.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
87.00 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
83.20 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
83.00 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
83.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
81.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
81.40 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
80.60 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
77.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
77.60 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
75.20 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
74.80 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
74.00 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
72.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
70.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
68.60 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
68.40 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
62.40 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
61.60 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
57.00 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
55.20 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
54.00 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
53.20 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
51.60 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $23,740.00 | $33,680.00 | $37,390.00 |
Virginia | $24,960.00 | $31,440.00 | $36,780.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $28,450.00 | $34,760.00 | $44,780.00 |
Bay Consortium | $27,910.00 | $34,070.00 | $43,990.00 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $26,640.00 | $30,470.00 | $39,320.00 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $25,080.00 | $28,080.00 | $35,020.00 |
Crater Area | $26,500.00 | $29,770.00 | $37,330.00 |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | $25,820.00 | $29,380.00 | $37,470.00 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $25,790.00 | $29,240.00 | $37,090.00 |
Northern Virginia | $28,840.00 | $34,690.00 | $44,710.00 |
Piedmont Workforce | $26,890.00 | $31,840.00 | $40,300.00 |
Shenandoah Valley | $26,340.00 | $30,740.00 | $39,350.00 |
South Central | $26,510.00 | $30,740.00 | $37,260.00 |
Southwestern Virginia | $26,080.00 | $29,830.00 | $37,590.00 |
West Piedmont | $25,840.00 | $29,610.00 | $37,640.00 |
Western Virginia | $25,510.00 | $29,200.00 | $36,510.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
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Employment Projections
USA: 2023-2033
Virginia: 2022-2032
Regions: 2020-2030
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 3,810,100 | 3,814,700 | +0.1% |
Virginia | 99,170 | 98,751 | -0.4% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 3,818 | 3,846 | +0.7% |
Bay Consortium | 5,044 | 5,048 | +0.1% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 16,808 | 16,947 | +0.8% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 2,950 | 2,791 | -5.4% |
Crater Area | 1,611 | 1,490 | -7.5% |
Greater Peninsula | 7,461 | 7,287 | -2.3% |
Hampton Roads | 13,965 | 13,303 | -4.7% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | 3,215 | 3,166 | -1.5% |
Northern Virginia | 27,874 | 27,799 | -0.3% |
Piedmont Workforce | 4,326 | 4,313 | -0.3% |
Shenandoah Valley | 5,326 | 5,293 | -0.6% |
South Central | 1,413 | 1,352 | -4.3% |
Southwestern Virginia | 1,237 | 1,205 | -2.6% |
West Piedmont | 1,716 | 1,429 | -16.7% |
Western Virginia | 4,599 | 4,364 | -5.1% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
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Related Occupations
Related Occupations
The related occupations here have similar general capabilities and interests; career explorers may also be interested in the related occupations:- Counter and Rental Clerks
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Parts Salespersons
- Cashiers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Telemarketers
- Order Clerks
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Sales Managers
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Careers in Professional Sales Pathway:
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Cashiers
- Counter and Rental Clerks
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
- Driver/Sales Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
- Parts Salespersons
- Real Estate Brokers
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- Retail Salespersons
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other
- Sales Engineers
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
- Telemarketers
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Food Service, General
- Not Occupationally Qualified, General
- Sales Store
- Services
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Agent
- Art Dealer
- Art Objects Salesperson
- Associate Sales
- Attendant Sales
- Auto Dealer
- Automobile Accessories Salesperson
- Automobile Salesman
- Automobiles Salesperson
- Automotive Salesperson
- Bakery Clerk
- Bargain Table Clerk
- Beauty Consultant
- Beauty Counselor
- Boats and Marine Supplies Sales Representative
- Books Salesperson
- Bridal Consultant
- Car Dealer
- Car Salesman
- Car Salesperson
- Cashier
- Cashier and Salesperson
- China and Silverware Salesperson
- Cigarette Seller
- Clerk
- Clothier
- Clothing Consultant
- Consultant
- Corsetier
- Corsets Salesperson
- Cosmetic Consultant
- Cosmetic Counselor
- Cosmetics and Toiletries Salesperson
- Coupon Redemption Clerk
- Curtains and Draperies Salesperson
- Customer Assistant
- Dairy Clerk
- Department Store Salesperson
- Design Consultant
- Drapery Counselor
- Drapery Estimator
- Dry Goods Clerk
- Electric Motors Salesperson
- Fashion Consultant, Selling
- Fitter
- Fitting Room Associate
- Floor Clerk
- Floor Coverings Salesperson
- Flowers Salesperson
- Flying Squad Salesperson
- Food Sales Clerk
- Furniture Salesperson
- Furs Salesperson
- Garden Consultant
- General Hardware Salesperson
- General Merchandise Salesperson
- Haberdasher
- Home Planning Consultant Salesperson
- Horticultural and Nursery Products Salesperson
- Hourly Sales Staff
- Household Appliances Salesperson
- Infants' and Children's Wear Salesperson
- Internet Sales Manager
- Jewelry Salesperson
- Layaway Clerk
- Leather and Suede Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
- Major Sales Associate
- Meat Clerk
- Meat Hostess
- Men's and Boys' Clothing Salesperson
- Men's Furnishings Salesperson
- Menswear Salesperson
- Merchandise Coordinator
- Merchandise Manager
- Merchandising Assistant
- Millinery Salesperson
- Musical Instruments and Accessories Salesperson
- New Car Salesperson
- Orthopedic Shoe Fitter
- Orthopedic Shoes Salesperson
- Paint Mixer
- Pet Counselor
- Pet Supplies Salesperson
- Pets and Pet Supplies Salesperson
- Pets Salesperson
- Phonograph Records and Tape Recordings Salesperson
- Photographic Supplies and Equipment Salesperson
- Pianos and Organs Salesperson
- Platform Attendant
- Retail Clerk
- Retail Sales Associate
- Retail Sales Clerk
- Retail Sales Representative
- Retail Salesman
- Retail Salesperson
- Retail Salesworker
- Sales And Leasing Consultant
- Sales Assistant
- Sales Associate
- Sales Attendant
- Sales Clerk
- Sales Consultant
- Sales Person
- Sales Professional
- Sales Representative
- Sales Specialist
- Sales Support Associate
- Sales Trainee
- Salesman
- Selling Manager
- Service Advisor
- Sewing Machines Salesperson
- Sheet Music Salesperson
- Shoe Clerk
- Shoe Fitter
- Shoe Salesman
- Shoe Salesperson
- Shoes Salesperson
- Shop Girl
- Shop Worker
- Sporting Goods Salesperson
- Stamp Redemption Clerk
- Stamps or Coins Salesperson
- Stereo Equipment Salesperson
- Store Associate
- Store Clerk
- Store Manager
- Surgical Corsetier
- Toy Consultant
- Toy Trains and Accessories Salesperson
- Trailers and Motor Homes Salesperson
- Used Car Salesperson
- Vendette
- Wallpaper Consultant
- Wardrobe Image Consultant
- Wig Sales Consultant
- Wigs Salesperson
- Women's Apparel and Accessories Salesperson
- Women's Apparel Salesperson
- Yard Goods Salesperson
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Retail Salespersons
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