Retail Sales Clerk

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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 merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality