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NOC 6421
Retail salespersons and sales
clerks sell, rent or lease a range of technical and non-technical goods and
services directly to consumers. They are employed by stores and other retail
businesses, as well as wholesale businesses that sell on a retail basis to the public.
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Number of
advertisements |
Job Titles (2011) |
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- Agro Clerk
- Beer Store
Attendant
- Beer Store Clerk
- Bell Sales
Representative
- Building Supplies Salesperson
- Cell Phone
Salesperson
- Cellular Sales
Rep
- Clerk
- Customer Service
Agent
- Customer Service
Representative
- Firearms
Salesperson
- Floor Person
- Inside Sales
Clerk
- Lawn & Garden
Supplies Salesperson
- Meat Counter Clerk
- Product
Consultant
- Retail Sales Associate
- Retail Sales
Clerk
- Retail Salesperson
- Retail Sales
Representative
- Sales Associate
- Sales Clerk
- Sales Consultant
- Sales Floor
Associate
- Sales
Representative
- Salesperson
- Sporting Goods
Salesperson
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Wages (2011) |
Advertised wages range from $9.00-$16/hr.
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Government of Canada National
Occupational Classification Information Duties
Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks perform some or all
of the following duties:
- Greet customers and discuss the type, quality and quantity of
merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
- Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice
concerning specialized products or services
- Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances,
warranties and delivery dates
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque,
credit card or automatic debit payment
- Assist in the display of merchandise
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering
systems
- May conduct sales transactions through internet based electronic
commerce.
Retail salespersons may specialize and act as consultants in interior
decorating, home entertainment systems, computers and other products and
services.
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- A university degree or college diploma may be required by some
employers.
- Specific subject matter courses or training may be required.
- Demonstrated sales ability and product knowledge are usually
required for retail salespersons who sell complex or valuable
merchandise, such as automobiles, antiques or computers.
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