Retail Salesperson

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Perfect for those who love helping people find the perfect product.
Drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction in a dynamic retail environment.
Discover the art of matching products to customer desires and needs.

💰 Earn $35K-$42K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 0.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

552,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$36,240 in California

$33,680 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Reading Comprehension

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Personal relationships

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Retail Salesperson

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Pathways to this Career

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Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

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