Retail Sales Clerk

Work setting

• In shop
• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Ability to multitask