Occupation information for Retail Salespersons District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 4,960

Projected Annual Job Openings: 880

Typical Hourly Wage: $16.21 - $19.66

Typical Annual Salary: $33,710 - $40,900

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Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Maintain records related to sales.
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.
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.

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