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64100 – Retail Salesperson and visual merchandiser

Median hourly wage:

$17.20/hr

What you do:

Retail salespersons sell, rent or lease a range of technical and non-technical goods and services directly to consumers. Visual merchandisers plan, create and implement windows and in-store displays. They are employed by retail businesses as well as wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public.

Main job duties:

  • Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
  • Advise customers on use and care of merchandise and provide advice concerning specialized products or services
  • Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
  • Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept payment
  • Maintain sales records for inventory control
  • Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
  • Design and implement window and interior displays
  • Assemble visual retail displays to promote products, promotional events and seasonal change overs
  • Ensure visual displays comply with brand guidelines and standards
  • Set up lighting systems to create a visual atmosphere

Skills:

Problem-solving
Organization
Customer Service
Point of Sale
Digital Literacy
Retail Math

Job title examples:

Automobile salesperson
Department store clerk
Display designer
Retail sales associate
Retail sales clerk
Retail salesperson
Window display designer

Hourly wages:

$19.95 low

$17.20 median

$27.25 high

Education & Training:

  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • A university degree or college diploma may be required by some employers.
  • Specific subject matter courses or training may be required.
  • Demonstrated sales ability and product knowledge are usually required for retail salespersons who sell complex or valuable merchandise, such as automobiles, antiques or computers.
  • Previous visual merchandising experience may be required.
  • Progression to retail supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
  • Technical or sales training programs may be provided by employers.
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