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Retail Salespersons
SOC 41-2031.00
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Zone 2
Sales and Related
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Persuasion
3.9
Active Listening
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Service Orientation
3.8
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Negotiation
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Sales and Marketing
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.3
English Language
3.7
Administration and Management
3.0
Mathematics
3.0
Clerical
3.0
Psychology
2.9
Computers and Electronics
2.8
Key Tasks
1Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
2Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and
desires.
3Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit
payment.
4Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
5Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
Also Known As
Art Dealer
Art Objects Salesperson
Auto Dealer
Automobile Accessories Salesperson
Automobile Salesman
Automobiles Salesperson
Automotive Salesperson
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