Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.
Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
Maintain records related to sales.
Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.
Estimate cost of repair or alteration of merchandise.
Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
Estimate quantity and cost of merchandise required, such as paint or floor covering.
