About This Career Path
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
AZ Retail Careers
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Retail Salespersons
Average
$34,110
ANNUAL
$16.40
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,770
ANNUAL
$13.35
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,570
ANNUAL
$14.22
HOURLY
Expert Level
$45,460
ANNUAL
$21.85
HOURLY
Retail Salespersons
96,850
Projected job openings through 2032
Retail Salespersons
Supporting Programs
Retail Salespersons
Retail Salespersons
01
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
02
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
03
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
04
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
05
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
06
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
07
Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
08
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
09
Maintain records related to sales.
10
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
11
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
Retail Salespersons
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Persuasion
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Negotiation
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
AZ Retail Careers
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