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About This Career Path

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

Environment

Most retail sales workers work in clean, well-lit stores. Many sales workers work evenings and weekends. About 1 in 3 retail salespersons worked part time in 2014.

Also Known As

  • Customer sales and service representative
  • Retail salesperson
  • Sales associate
  • Sales person
  • Sales support
  • Telemarketer
  • Account development manager
  • Account manager
  • Bridal consultant
  • Channel sales director
  • Customer assistant
  • Distribution sales manager
  • Inside sales representative
  • Marketing representative
  • Parts advisor
  • Parts counter sales person
  • Parts counterperson
  • Parts salesman
  • Parts specialist
  • Sales associate
  • Sales consultant
  • Sales representative
  • Telemarketing sales representative
  • Telephone service representative (tsr)
  • Telesales specialist
  • Outbound sales
  • Sales assistant
  • Sales manager
  • Sales representative
  • Salesperson
  • Telemarketing
  • Account executive
  • Account representative
  • Cashier
  • Customer account technician
  • Design consultant
  • Inside sales person
  • Marketing associate
  • Outside sales representative
  • Parts back counter man
  • Parts counterman
  • Parts manager
  • Parts salesperson
  • Retail clerk
  • Sales clerk
  • Sales director
  • Salesman
  • Telephone sales representative (tsr)
  • Telesales representative
  • Wholesale parts salesperson
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Retail, Sales & Marketing

Retail Salespersons

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

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Salary Breakdown

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

Projected Jobs

Retail Salespersons

96,850

Projected job openings through 2032

Sample Career Roadmap

Retail Salespersons

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Retail Salespersons

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Top Expected Tasks

Retail Salespersons

01

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

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