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Retail Salesperson

Retail Salesperson

  • Perfect for those who love helping people find the perfect product.
  • Drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction in a dynamic retail environment.
  • Discover the art of matching products to customer desires and needs.
💰 Earn $35K-$42K
📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED
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Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

552,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$36,240 in California
$33,680 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • 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.
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having support
  • Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Retail Salesperson

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
📚 College
Finish in 2-3 years

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